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LY54 GWO

2004 BMW 116

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2022
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

112,229 mi
Last recorded112,229 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2021
Typical for 2004 BMW 11669,928 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2021 112,229 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2020 106,379 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2019 95,508 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2018 86,028 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2018 86,026 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Pass 9 Jan 2017 80,745 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2016 74,082 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2014 66,140 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2014 54,684 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2013 38,146 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2011 35,151 miles

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

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

front brake discs lipped

Pass 24 Nov 2010 32,007 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2009 29,381 miles

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

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

front tyres worn on outer edges

Pass 27 Nov 2008 24,948 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2007 19,696 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 GWO is a 2004 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 GWO, 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 LY54 GWO registered?

LY54 GWO is a 2004 BMW 116, first registered on 17 December 2004.

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