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LS54 HGL

2004 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2024
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

121,687 mi
Last recorded121,687 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2023
Typical for 2004 BMW 11669,928 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS54 HGL
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2023 121,687 miles

front wiper blades in poor condition

nearside steering arm has play

Pass 21 Jan 2022 116,241 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

offside front headlamp deteriorated

Fail 21 Jan 2022 116,241 miles

Nearside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

offside front headlamp deteriorated

Pass 22 Jan 2021 111,771 miles

gearbox has oil leak

Fail 22 Jan 2021 111,771 miles

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

gearbox has oil leak

Pass 24 Jan 2020 103,761 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

front windscreen damaged on nearside

rear inner brake pads slightly worn

Fail 24 Jan 2020 103,761 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

front windscreen damaged on nearside

rear inner brake pads slightly worn

Pass 25 Jan 2019 99,014 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2017 89,353 miles

Offside Front 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 31 Dec 2015 84,939 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2015 79,526 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2014 77,614 miles

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

Pass 31 Dec 2012 62,101 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2012 47,023 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2011 35,308 miles

both rear tyres at 3mm

Pass 4 Jan 2010 30,526 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2008 16,451 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 12 Nov 2008 16,451 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 6 Nov 2007 8,979 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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LS54 HGL 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 LS54 HGL, 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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LS54 HGL is a 2004 BMW 116, first registered on 22 October 2004.

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