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LY54 FNK

2004 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2023
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

125,047 mi
Last recorded125,047 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2022
Typical for 2004 BMW 11669,928 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY54 FNK
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2022 125,047 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2mm (225 40 18 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3mm (255 35 18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Jan 2021 117,456 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Feb 2020 111,851 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

o/s/f tyre 0mm on outer edge

Pass 18 Jan 2019 105,617 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2018 98,940 miles

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

covers in engine bay and under trays fitted obscuring some components

fuel cap sealing washer slightly deteriorated

Fail 3 Jan 2018 98,940 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

covers in engine bay and under trays fitted obscuring some components

fuel cap sealing washer slightly deteriorated

Pass 9 Jan 2017 93,312 miles

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

undertrays fitted obscuring some underneath components

Fail 9 Jan 2017 93,312 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

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

undertrays fitted obscuring some underneath components

Pass 12 Jan 2016 86,498 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front tyre has cuts

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

under tray fitted obscuring some components

Pass 10 Dec 2014 78,350 miles

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)

Pass 27 Dec 2013 75,933 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2012 59,946 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Dec 2012 59,946 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2012 50,049 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2011 43,279 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2009 35,180 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2008 28,696 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Dec 2007 22,562 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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 FNK is a 2004 BMW 116 in Blue 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 FNK, 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 FNK registered?

LY54 FNK is a 2004 BMW 116, first registered on 16 December 2004.

Is LY54 FNK safe to buy?

The MOT history for LY54 FNK 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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