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LW04 CEX

2004 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2023
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

100,824 mi
Last recorded100,824 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2022
Typical for 2004 BMW 11669,928 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLW04 CEX
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2022 100,824 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2022 100,824 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 6 Jan 2021 98,654 miles

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 5 Jan 2021 98,654 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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 2019 92,203 miles

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

undertrays and engine covers fitted unable to check certain items

Pass 19 Jun 2018 86,578 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Jun 2018 86,578 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2017 79,834 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2012 73,273 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2010 73,244 miles

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

Nearside Outer Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Outer Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear wiper blade missing.

Pass 20 Jul 2009 71,723 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2008 66,191 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 53,581 miles

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

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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LW04 CEX is a 2004 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 LW04 CEX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LW04 CEX registered?

LW04 CEX is a 2004 BMW 116, first registered on 17 August 2004.

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