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AE54 UHA

2004 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2023
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

178,711 mi
Last recorded178,711 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2022
Typical for 2004 BMW 11669,928 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE54 UHA
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2022 178,711 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2020 175,016 miles

Coolant leak ()

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 30 Aug 2019 172,094 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2018 165,836 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2017 159,317 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Pass 26 Aug 2016 148,948 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 21 Aug 2015 140,398 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front no. plate cracked

Pass 26 Aug 2014 124,118 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 107,407 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 89,576 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Aug 2011 71,952 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 63,113 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 53,823 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2009 53,823 miles

Nearside 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)

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2008 44,352 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2008 44,352 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 30 Aug 2007 30,528 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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AE54 UHA is a 2004 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 AE54 UHA, 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 AE54 UHA registered?

AE54 UHA is a 2004 BMW 116, first registered on 16 December 2004.

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