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LR54 XAL

2004 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2023
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

145,325 mi
Last recorded145,325 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2022
Typical for 2004 BMW 11669,928 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2022 145,325 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2021 142,242 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2020 139,130 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2019 116,689 miles

Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 11 Jan 2019 116,519 miles

Offside Rear Lower Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front side lights dim, O/s no plate light flickers

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2018 106,210 miles

Front side lights dim

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

Pass 27 Jan 2017 95,982 miles

front and rear discs worn

slight play in all front lower wishbones

Fail 23 Jan 2017 95,979 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both bulbs light output very dull !!! (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure on tread (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

front and rear discs worn

o/s/r tyre low

slight play in all front lower wishbones

Pass 30 Jan 2016 89,068 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2014 83,413 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2013 75,930 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2012 72,381 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2012 72,381 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Nov 2011 64,883 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2010 55,366 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2009 45,701 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 39,701 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2007 32,584 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2007 32,581 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Front 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 XAL is a 2004 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 XAL, 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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What year was LR54 XAL registered?

LR54 XAL is a 2004 BMW 116, first registered on 20 October 2004.

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