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LV54 YCW

2004 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

153,921 mi
Last recorded153,921 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW 11669,928 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV54 YCW
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2025 153,921 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2025 153,919 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 May 2024 137,278 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 13 May 2024 137,278 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2023 124,287 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2022 116,376 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge [getting low on inner edge] (5.2.3 (e))

small engine oil leak

Pass 10 May 2021 108,209 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2020 96,798 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2019 91,137 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2019 91,137 miles

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour BOTH SIDES (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 7 Jun 2018 86,055 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Upper arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Upper arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2017 82,082 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.7mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.2 (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 18 Jun 2016 73,309 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2015 65,412 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2014 61,541 miles

Child seats fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belts

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

Fail 12 Sep 2014 61,541 miles

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

Nearside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Child seats fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belts

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

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

Pass 20 Sep 2013 56,855 miles

Child seats fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belts

Fuel cap sealing washer slightly perished

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

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

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

Slight oil leak from transmission

Pass 15 Oct 2012 55,027 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2012 55,027 miles

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

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

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)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Oct 2011 51,765 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Offside rrear tyre worn bald on inner edge

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

Fail 5 Oct 2011 51,765 miles

Access panel cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Offside rrear tyre worn bald on inner edge

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

Fail 22 Oct 2010 48,692 miles

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front tyres worn on edges

nearside rear hand and foot brake effiency lower than offside

offside rear tyre worn bald on inner edge

Pass 22 Oct 2010 48,692 miles

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both front tyres worn on edges

nearside rear hand and foot brake effiency lower than offside

offside rear tyre worn bald on inner edge

Pass 15 Oct 2009 43,417 miles

front wipers streaking slightly

Pass 17 Oct 2008 40,024 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Oct 2008 40,024 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 22 Oct 2007 37,039 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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LV54 YCW is a 2004 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 LV54 YCW, 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 LV54 YCW registered?

LV54 YCW is a 2004 BMW 116, first registered on 23 October 2004.

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