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LR54 OFA

2004 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2013
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

56,315 mi
Last recorded56,315 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2012
Typical for 2004 BMW 11669,928 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2012 56,315 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Dec 2010 48,215 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2010 45,390 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2009 38,634 miles

advise small cut in n/s/r tyre side wall

Pass 23 May 2008 32,700 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2008 32,454 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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 OFA is a 2004 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 OFA, 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 OFA registered?

LR54 OFA is a 2004 BMW 116, first registered on 29 September 2004.

Is LR54 OFA safe to buy?

The MOT history for LR54 OFA shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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