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LT54 YGY

2004 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

125,565 mi
Last recorded125,565 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2019
Typical for 2004 BMW 11669,928 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT54 YGY
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2019 125,565 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2018 122,413 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 10 Mar 2017 110,971 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre tyre low nail on edge RF ()

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

Fail 10 Mar 2017 110,971 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Steering lock fails to engage (2.1.4b)

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre tyre low nail on edge RF ()

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

Pass 3 Mar 2016 95,675 miles

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

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

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

front registration plate damaged

Fail 3 Mar 2016 95,675 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

front registration plate damaged

Pass 24 Mar 2015 83,317 miles

offside rear Road wheel (inner surface) damaged

Fail 23 Mar 2015 83,317 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j) DANGEROUS

offside rear Road wheel (inner surface) damaged

Pass 4 Apr 2014 71,516 miles

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

all tyres worn unevenly....advise alignment and replacement of tyres

Pass 4 Apr 2013 58,816 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2013 58,772 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 24 May 2012 50,032 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 45,615 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

os headlamp has no beam image on dipp beam

Pass 1 Sep 2010 39,181 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 19 Aug 2009 35,153 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Aug 2009 35,153 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 33,230 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Aug 2008 33,230 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 4 Sep 2007 24,092 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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LT54 YGY 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 68.4%.

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 LT54 YGY, 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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LT54 YGY is a 2004 BMW 116, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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