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SF54 LUT

2004 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

82,042 mi
Last recorded82,042 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2019
Typical for 2004 BMW 11669,928 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF54 LUT
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2019 82,042 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2019 82,039 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Axle modified so that vehicle stability is impaired (5.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Jul 2018 79,361 miles

Front Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

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

Pass 7 Jul 2017 74,849 miles

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Jul 2016 69,464 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2016 69,464 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Pass 7 Oct 2014 61,837 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2013 57,128 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 16 Sep 2013 57,128 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Sep 2012 51,271 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 43,685 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 34,619 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2010 34,151 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2009 30,465 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2008 26,862 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2006 23,637 miles

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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SF54 LUT is a 2004 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 SF54 LUT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SF54 LUT registered?

SF54 LUT is a 2004 BMW 116, first registered on 26 October 2004.

Is SF54 LUT safe to buy?

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