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WF54 LXJ

2004 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

113,587 mi
Last recorded113,587 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW 11669,928 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF54 LXJ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2026 113,587 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2025 111,436 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Sep 2024 102,470 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2023 98,593 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened SURFACE CORROSION (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2022 89,700 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 4 Aug 2022 89,686 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Aug 2021 77,833 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres have cracking 195/55rf16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front indicator lens has condensation inside

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing on the edges (5.2.3 (e))

undertrays fitted

Fail 17 Aug 2021 77,831 miles

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres have cracking 195/55rf16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front indicator lens has condensation inside

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing on the edges (5.2.3 (e))

undertrays fitted

Pass 21 Aug 2020 74,896 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing has age related cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing has age related cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 19 Aug 2020 74,881 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/55rf16 run flat (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing has age related cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing has age related cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Aug 2019 70,970 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2018 66,107 miles

Offside Rear tyre worn

Pass 19 Oct 2017 65,432 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2016 57,751 miles

Guards fitted preventing full inspection of vehicle

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 10 Sep 2015 50,093 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2014 42,010 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 34,824 miles

Front tyres wearing on outer edges

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 Nov 2012 31,055 miles

Both front tyres wearing on outer edges

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

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 17 Nov 2012 31,055 miles

Both front tyres wearing on outer edges

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2011 26,921 miles

front pads wearing low

power steering pipes damp

Pass 20 Oct 2010 21,355 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 19,385 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2008 17,035 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)

Pass 27 Nov 2007 15,094 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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WF54 LXJ is a 2004 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 WF54 LXJ, 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 WF54 LXJ registered?

WF54 LXJ is a 2004 BMW 116, first registered on 14 December 2004.

Is WF54 LXJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for WF54 LXJ shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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