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LS54 JVP

2004 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

103,000 mi
Last recorded103,000 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2019
Typical for 2004 BMW 11669,928 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2019 103,000 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2019 102,996 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2018 96,649 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jun 2018 96,649 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2017 90,937 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2016 85,294 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2015 78,767 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

parking brake light on

Fail 19 Jun 2015 78,762 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

parking brake light on

Pass 15 Jul 2014 72,764 miles

Both steering rack boots are damp

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

Nearside front offside front and offside rear jacking pads missing

Offside rear tyre worn LOW inner edge

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 May 2013 63,784 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

offside front and rear tyres are starting to get low on tread on inner edges.

Pass 2 May 2012 44,741 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 34,786 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 27,121 miles

rear wiper blade missing

Pass 3 Apr 2009 18,983 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2007 10,044 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 JVP is a 2004 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 JVP, 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 JVP is a 2004 BMW 116, first registered on 21 December 2004.

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