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MT54 LRA

2004 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

131,251 mi
Last recorded131,251 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2017
Typical for 2004 BMW 11669,928 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT54 LRA
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2017 131,251 miles

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

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

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

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

engine management light showing

Fail 19 Apr 2017 131,250 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

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

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

engine management light showing

Pass 15 Apr 2016 126,516 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2014 124,756 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 19 Nov 2013 120,817 miles

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

Fail 16 Nov 2013 120,817 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2012 117,985 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2011 110,206 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2010 106,697 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2009 97,862 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)

UNABLE TO TEST UNDERBODY AND OUTER SILLS DUE TO PLASTIC COVERS

Pass 26 Nov 2008 85,124 miles

Nearside 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)

Pass 8 Nov 2007 71,736 miles

front brake discs lipped

front brake pads low

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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MT54 LRA is a 2004 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 MT54 LRA, 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 MT54 LRA registered?

MT54 LRA is a 2004 BMW 116, first registered on 26 November 2004.

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