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LY54 RTO

2004 BMW 116

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2023
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

94,207 mi
Last recorded94,207 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2022
Typical for 2004 BMW 11669,928 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2022 94,207 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2021 90,295 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 2 Mar 2020 88,285 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2019 86,035 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2018 83,716 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2017 81,960 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 76,907 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 71,630 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 65,687 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 60,263 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 51,601 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2011 44,133 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Mar 2011 44,133 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2010 30,520 miles

near side and off side front tyres wearing on outter edge

Fail 6 Jan 2010 30,520 miles

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

near side and off side front tyres wearing on outter edge

Pass 7 Jan 2009 19,645 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 17,231 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 30 Apr 2008 17,230 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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 RTO is a 2004 BMW 116 in Grey 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 RTO, 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 RTO registered?

LY54 RTO is a 2004 BMW 116, first registered on 21 December 2004.

Is LY54 RTO safe to buy?

The MOT history for LY54 RTO 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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