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YE54 LXD

2004 BMW 116

Grey Diesel 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

130,092 mi
Last recorded130,092 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2018
Typical for 2004 BMW 11669,928 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE54 LXD
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Dec 2018 130,092 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

under car fitted plastic cover.

Pass 28 Dec 2017 124,179 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2016 116,409 miles

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

Fail 19 Nov 2016 116,407 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault traction control staying on (3.4.1c)

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (3.1.7)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator obscured more than 50% (1.4.A.2d)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working flickering (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Direction indicator obscured more than 50% (1.4.A.2d)

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

Nearside Rear tyre edge bold

Offside Front tyre bold on edge

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

minor oil leak

Pass 3 Jan 2015 105,015 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2015 105,015 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2013 93,211 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2013 93,143 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2012 81,284 miles

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Jul 2011 69,065 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 58,578 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 47,322 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2008 33,845 miles
Pass 31 May 2007 25,443 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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YE54 LXD is a 2004 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,596cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 YE54 LXD, 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 YE54 LXD registered?

YE54 LXD is a 2004 BMW 116, first registered on 22 November 2004.

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