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WF54 LXM

2004 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

56,990 mi
Last recorded56,990 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW 11669,928 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 56,990 miles
Pass 3 May 2025 55,931 miles
Pass 3 May 2024 54,132 miles
Pass 6 May 2023 51,757 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2022 49,220 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2021 47,132 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2020 45,760 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2019 42,927 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2018 39,020 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2017 35,344 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 31,187 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2015 27,739 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Mar 2014 23,249 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2013 21,884 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2012 20,230 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Oct 2012 20,230 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2011 18,464 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 16,458 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 14,101 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2008 11,803 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2007 9,614 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 LXM is a 2004 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 LXM, 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 WF54 LXM registered?

WF54 LXM is a 2004 BMW 116, first registered on 1 November 2004.

Is WF54 LXM safe to buy?

The MOT history for WF54 LXM shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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