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LX54 OFV

2004 BMW 116

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2024
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

106,473 mi
Last recorded106,473 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2023
Typical for 2004 BMW 11669,928 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX54 OFV
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2023 106,473 miles

Fuel cap deteriorated

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))

Fail 16 Feb 2023 106,473 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Fuel cap deteriorated

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))

Pass 1 Apr 2022 99,836 miles

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

Fail 1 Apr 2022 99,836 miles

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 3 Oct 2014 74,793 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

nearside front brake hose splitting close to limit

offside front brake hose splitting close to limit

offside front tyre sidewall cracking

Fail 2 Oct 2014 94,755 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

nearside front brake hose splitting close to limit

offside front brake hose splitting close to limit

offside front tyre sidewall cracking

Pass 3 Oct 2013 87,734 miles

nearside front brake hose splitting close to limit

nearside front tyre on limit

nearside rear tyre nailed and close to limit

offside front brake hose splitting close to limit

offside rear tyre nailed and close to limit

Pass 5 Oct 2012 79,885 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2012 79,885 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Nov 2011 66,087 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2010 49,087 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2009 38,096 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 19 Nov 2008 29,342 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2007 21,474 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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LX54 OFV is a 2004 BMW 116 in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 LX54 OFV, 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 LX54 OFV registered?

LX54 OFV is a 2004 BMW 116, first registered on 16 November 2004.

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