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MW54 LRX

2004 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

144,336 mi
Last recorded144,336 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2020
Typical for 2004 BMW 11669,928 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW54 LRX
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2020 144,336 miles

Front and rear brake pads wearing thin

Nearside steering rack knuckle play

Offside Rear tyre tread low

Offside Rear upper suspension arm joint minor play

brake hose slight deterioration

slight oil leak

Fail 29 Apr 2020 144,336 miles

Front and rear brake pads wearing thin

Nearside steering rack knuckle play

Offside Rear tyre tread low

Offside Rear upper suspension arm joint minor play

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

brake hose slight deterioration

slight oil leak

Pass 29 Aug 2018 139,001 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

engine cover & under trays fitted

Pass 28 Aug 2017 134,080 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Aug 2016 129,392 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 16 Nov 2015 124,589 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 117,000 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Sep 2013 105,385 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2013 105,385 miles

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

Fail 31 Aug 2012 87,942 miles

BRIDGESTONE. 205/55/R16/91V.

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 Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 31 Aug 2012 87,942 miles

BRIDGESTONE. 205/55/R16/91V.

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)

Pass 26 Aug 2011 69,856 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)

Pass 27 Aug 2010 56,138 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 38,493 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2009 37,510 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 30 Jan 2009 37,488 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 21 Jan 2008 30,948 miles

rear tyres worn on edges just legal

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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MW54 LRX is a 2004 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 MW54 LRX, 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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MW54 LRX is a 2004 BMW 116, first registered on 20 December 2004.

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