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LY54 CSZ

2004 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2024
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

103,338 mi
Last recorded103,338 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2023
Typical for 2004 BMW 11669,928 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY54 CSZ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2023 103,338 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2022 101,141 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2022 101,127 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205 55 16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205 55 16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Mar 2021 99,705 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205 55 16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Jan 2020 98,645 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2018 92,304 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2018 92,304 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Apr 2017 88,104 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 83,791 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2015 74,442 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2014 63,935 miles

BOTH FRONT FLEXIBLE BRAKE PIPES ARE BADLY CRACKED AND PERISHED AND WILL NEED CHANGING SOON

THERE IS A SCREW IN THE OSR TYRE TREAD WHICH MAY BE LEAKING AIR

Pass 4 Oct 2012 52,167 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

tyre deflater sign on

Pass 5 Oct 2011 42,729 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2011 42,728 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2010 31,396 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 25,286 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 19,045 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 17,129 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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LY54 CSZ is a 2004 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 LY54 CSZ, 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 LY54 CSZ registered?

LY54 CSZ is a 2004 BMW 116, first registered on 13 November 2004.

Is LY54 CSZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LY54 CSZ shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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