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RY54 LML

2004 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

83,739 mi
Last recorded83,739 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW 11669,928 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY54 LML
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2026 83,739 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2025 83,710 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2024 83,587 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2023 83,438 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2022 83,277 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Oct 2022 83,277 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2021 83,219 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2020 83,147 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 May 2019 82,626 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 2 May 2019 82,626 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2018 81,379 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 79,398 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 77,584 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 74,077 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2014 72,378 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2014 72,258 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 20 Jul 2013 66,767 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 Jul 2013 66,670 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Prop-shaft flange bolt(s) loose/missing

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Aug 2012 62,013 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 31 Jul 2012 62,013 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Jun 2011 58,173 miles

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)

Fail 3 Jun 2011 58,173 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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 15 Dec 2009 49,958 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2009 49,958 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 13 Dec 2008 40,023 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2007 29,662 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)

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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RY54 LML is a 2004 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 RY54 LML, 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 RY54 LML registered?

RY54 LML is a 2004 BMW 116, first registered on 13 December 2004.

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