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LR54 DWD

2004 BMW 116

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

151,259 mi
Last recorded151,259 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2016
Typical for 2004 BMW 11669,928 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR54 DWD
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2016 151,259 miles

Covers/undertrays fitted

O/S/F tyre starting to perish

Rear tyres starting to wear on inner edges

Slight buckles all inner rims

Weap O/S/R shock absorber - not excessive at time of test

Pass 4 Nov 2015 141,236 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

over sills fitted

Fail 3 Nov 2015 141,236 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

over sills fitted

Pass 12 Nov 2014 140,801 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 Nov 2014 140,801 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Oct 2013 130,149 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 26 Oct 2013 130,144 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Nov 2012 113,338 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2011 95,690 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2010 78,984 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front and rear discs slight wearing low

Fail 13 Nov 2010 78,984 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front and rear discs slight wearing low

Fail 7 Nov 2009 61,810 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Nov 2009 61,810 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2008 48,311 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2007 36,645 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 116?

Based on 1,638,388 MOT tests across 141,314 vehicles.

80.9%
Pass Rate
6,730
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
141,314
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 24,729
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 9,380
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 8,330
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LR54 DWD is a 2004 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2004 BMW 116 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.0% with a typical mileage of 69,928 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW 116 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 24,729 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LR54 DWD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 116 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 22 years old, this BMW 116 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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LR54 DWD is a 2004 BMW 116, first registered on 28 September 2004.

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