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LY54 ENR

2004 BMW 116

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

122,619 mi
Last recorded122,619 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2017
Typical for 2004 BMW 11669,928 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY54 ENR
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2017 122,619 miles

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Upper Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

engine burning oil

Pass 5 Oct 2016 111,506 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both rear to subframe and brake pipe nuts (3.6.B.4e)

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

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both sides (2.7.2a)

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 4 Oct 2016 111,506 miles

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

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

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both rear to subframe and brake pipe nuts (3.6.B.4e)

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

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both sides (2.7.2a)

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 30 Sep 2015 103,009 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2015 103,009 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 16 Oct 2014 93,029 miles

both front tyres worn on edges & close to legal limit

Pass 13 Dec 2013 85,517 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 6 Feb 2013 82,523 miles

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

brake warning light on

front pads low & discs worn

nail in n/s/r tyre x2

Fail 5 Feb 2013 82,523 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

brake warning light on

front pads low & discs worn

nail in n/s/r tyre x2

Pass 1 Feb 2012 71,608 miles

front wipers poor

Fail 1 Feb 2012 71,608 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Jan 2011 57,525 miles

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

front number plate cracked

offside wiper blade smearing screen

Pass 18 Jan 2010 43,292 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2010 43,292 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

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

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

headlights adjusted

Fail 15 Dec 2009 42,344 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2009 29,684 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2008 18,822 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 ENR is a 2004 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 LY54 ENR, 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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LY54 ENR is a 2004 BMW 116, first registered on 23 December 2004.

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