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LS54 ZYV

2004 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

124,715 mi
Last recorded124,715 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW 11669,928 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS54 ZYV
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Fail 14 Jul 2026 124,715 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Bulb not seated correctly. back cover missing too. (4.1.2 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault SRS warning permanently on. (7.1.6 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output top of lens misty. (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive down side of engine and underside. source hidden (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2025 110,439 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted wheel rim damaged (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive slight leak from gearbox prop shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive underside, covers hiding source (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2024 104,440 miles

Hazard lamps not standard sequence

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

Offside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted Rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 2 Jul 2024 104,440 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated Cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated Cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Hazard lamps not standard sequence

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

Offside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted Rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2023 95,603 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated outer cover is cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated outer cover is cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 8 Aug 2023 95,603 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated outer cover is cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated outer cover is cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jul 2022 82,813 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2021 80,392 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Oct 2020 75,759 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2019 72,425 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Oct 2018 69,082 miles

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))

Pass 27 Oct 2017 64,942 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2017 64,942 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Oct 2016 61,449 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2015 58,447 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on edges (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 6 Nov 2014 55,046 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2013 50,644 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2012 45,575 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2011 38,875 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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 25 Nov 2010 32,678 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2009 26,913 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 19 Nov 2008 22,556 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2007 18,036 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 ZYV is a 2004 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 ZYV, 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 ZYV registered?

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

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