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LS54 XCW

2004 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2024
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

154,658 mi
Last recorded154,658 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2023
Typical for 2004 BMW 11669,928 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS54 XCW
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2023 154,658 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2022 147,351 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2021 139,413 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Front Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2019 121,689 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2018 108,324 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

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

Fail 3 Jul 2018 108,324 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2017 91,789 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2016 85,213 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)

Fail 29 Jun 2016 85,213 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 9 Jul 2015 77,387 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 9 Jul 2015 77,387 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 9 Jul 2014 58,568 miles

Cracks in Nearside Front Tyre Wall

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Light Unit Slightly Cracked

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Oil leak

Pass 9 Jul 2014 58,568 miles

Oil leak

Cracks in Nearside Front Tyre Wall

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Light Unit Slightly Cracked

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

Pass 27 Jun 2013 54,721 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2012 44,783 miles

brakes warning light on

Fail 24 Mar 2012 44,783 miles

Nearside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

brakes warning light on

Pass 2 Apr 2011 33,983 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 23,875 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 19,080 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2009 19,080 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.4c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 3 Jan 2008 13,432 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 XCW is a 2004 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 XCW, 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 LS54 XCW registered?

LS54 XCW is a 2004 BMW 116, first registered on 23 December 2004.

Is LS54 XCW safe to buy?

The MOT history for LS54 XCW shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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