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LR54 GXA

2004 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

78,584 mi
Last recorded78,584 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW 11669,928 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR54 GXA
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 78,584 miles

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Sep 2024 77,403 miles

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Fail 16 Sep 2024 77,403 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Pass 27 Sep 2023 76,497 miles

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Sep 2022 75,539 miles

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 22 Sep 2022 75,539 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Oct 2021 73,827 miles

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 5 Oct 2021 73,826 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Sep 2020 72,362 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

surface corrosion on rear brake discs

Pass 30 Sep 2019 71,673 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2018 71,122 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2017 70,306 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2016 67,482 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 65,659 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2015 65,659 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Sep 2014 64,090 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2014 64,090 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2013 61,628 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 60,112 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 26 Sep 2012 60,112 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 13 Oct 2011 58,250 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 55,878 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2011 55,878 miles

Nearside Front 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)

Fail 28 Sep 2010 51,922 miles

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

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 28 Sep 2010 51,922 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 43,004 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 39,632 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 33,504 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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 GXA is a 2004 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 GXA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LR54 GXA registered?

LR54 GXA is a 2004 BMW 116, first registered on 30 September 2004.

Is LR54 GXA safe to buy?

The MOT history for LR54 GXA shows 28 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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