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LR54 WJU

2004 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

130,530 mi
Last recorded130,530 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2018
Typical for 2004 BMW 11669,928 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR54 WJU
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2018 130,530 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2018 123,050 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Pass 10 Mar 2017 112,481 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 108,265 miles

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

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

child seat n/s/r-belt not tested

Fail 5 May 2016 108,191 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

child seat n/s/r-belt not tested

Pass 7 Apr 2015 103,280 miles

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Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 6 May 2014 94,553 miles

brake pads on rear getting low

Fail 30 Apr 2014 94,533 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

brake pads on rear getting low

Pass 2 May 2013 86,155 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 75,942 miles

bonnet catch worn

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

engine oil leaks

Pass 5 Apr 2011 65,496 miles

bonnet catch lazy operation

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 1 Apr 2010 53,135 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 42,682 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nail in offside front tyre

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

engine undertray fitted

nearside front brake wear indicator wire broken

nearside rear tyre wearing on both edges

plastic engine covers fitted preventing a full inspection of the under bonnet fuel and brake lines

plastic outer sill covers fitted

plastic undertrays fitted over the majority of the vehicle underside preventing a full inspection of the front to rear fuel and brake lines

Pass 5 Nov 2008 42,631 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2007 34,591 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 22 Oct 2007 34,591 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 WJU is a 2004 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 WJU, 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 WJU is a 2004 BMW 116, first registered on 25 October 2004.

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