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AE54 VVF

2004 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

95,582 mi
Last recorded95,582 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2018
Typical for 2004 BMW 11669,928 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2018 95,582 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2018 95,582 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 29 Nov 2017 92,901 miles

steering ignition lock not working

Fail 29 Nov 2017 92,899 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour all four indicator bulbs showing white (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

both front wipers deteriorating

steering ignition lock not working

Pass 5 Dec 2016 83,033 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2016 83,033 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 5 Dec 2015 73,923 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2014 65,073 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 5 Dec 2014 65,073 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

all tyres cracking through tread

both rear tyres bald on inner

Pass 4 Dec 2013 54,989 miles

front number plate cracked

Pass 29 Nov 2012 43,532 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2012 43,479 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Dec 2011 37,730 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Nov 2010 30,583 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Nov 2009 24,480 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2008 19,845 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2007 15,483 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2006 10,219 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 VVF is a 2004 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 VVF, 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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AE54 VVF is a 2004 BMW 116, first registered on 18 September 2004.

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