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LY54 SVA

2004 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2023
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

131,598 mi
Last recorded131,598 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2022
Typical for 2004 BMW 11669,928 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2022 131,598 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2021 125,242 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2021 125,242 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2020 119,420 miles

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

Fail 24 Jan 2020 119,420 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Stub axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour both sides (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 10 Feb 2019 114,898 miles

under body has covering on it

Pass 27 Jan 2018 111,594 miles

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

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

Offside Rear tyre no pressure

Fail 27 Jan 2018 111,594 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear tyre no pressure

Pass 11 Feb 2017 110,308 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit at 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit at 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear tyre completly flat

Fail 11 Feb 2017 110,308 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit at 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit at 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear tyre completly flat

Pass 23 Jan 2016 108,727 miles

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE ON TREAD LIMIT

child seat fitted not allowing inspection of an adult belt

Pass 23 Jan 2015 106,618 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 25 Jan 2014 104,618 miles

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Jan 2014 104,618 miles

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 26 Jan 2013 101,864 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2013 101,864 miles

Nearside Lower Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Jan 2012 99,124 miles

nearside front tyre wearing

offside front and rear tyres ON TREAD LIMITS

rear brake pads appear low-front inner pads appear low

Pass 15 Jan 2011 95,855 miles

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

offside front tyre wearig on inner surface

rear brake pads slightly low

Pass 9 Jan 2010 84,818 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

winscreen washers frozen

Pass 3 Jan 2009 69,453 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2008 50,736 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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)

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 SVA is a 2004 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 SVA, 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 SVA registered?

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

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