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LY54 RSV

2004 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 May 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

102,523 mi
Last recorded102,523 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW 11669,928 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 102,523 miles

Front Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Offside front wheel badly damaged

Pass 10 May 2025 97,507 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fractured at bridge over valve could be a reason to damage the tyre on long run (5.2.2 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 10 May 2025 97,507 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Road wheel fractured at bridge over valve could be a reason to damage the tyre on long run (5.2.2 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 May 2024 93,458 miles

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective Bracket snapped off exhaust system. (6.1.2 (a))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked. (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2023 87,566 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2022 83,488 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated possible leak?? (5.2.3 (l))

unable to see inner pads

Fail 21 Apr 2022 83,488 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated possible leak?? (5.2.3 (l))

unable to see inner pads

Pass 27 Apr 2021 79,625 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

engine covers & under trays fitted,unablen to check some components

rear tyres close to wear bars

Pass 17 Jul 2020 77,186 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jul 2019 76,117 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2018 72,659 miles

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 4 Jul 2017 66,332 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2016 60,992 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

both front tyres are wearing lower on both edges of the tread surfaces

Pass 8 Jul 2015 55,106 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 53,297 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2013 52,675 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 51,057 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 48,334 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 44,775 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2009 32,715 miles

plastic underbody covers fitted

Pass 29 Jul 2008 17,579 miles

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

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

engine undertray fitted

nearside front tyre outer sidewall damaged slightly

plastic outer sill covers fitted

plastic undertrays fitted over the majority of the vehicle underside

Pass 18 Dec 2007 17,182 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 RSV is a 2004 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 RSV, 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 RSV registered?

LY54 RSV is a 2004 BMW 116, first registered on 24 December 2004.

Is LY54 RSV safe to buy?

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