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AM53 MCB

2004 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

87,857 mi
Last recorded87,857 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2019
Typical for 2004 BMW 11669,928 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM53 MCB
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2019 87,857 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2019 87,857 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Apr 2019 87,826 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2018 85,440 miles

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

Fail 18 Sep 2018 85,439 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Sep 2017 80,203 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2016 73,596 miles

Nearside Front 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)

unable to check rear seat belts as child seats fitted at time of test

Pass 8 Sep 2015 66,292 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 58,353 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Sep 2013 51,983 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Pass 28 Sep 2012 45,634 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2011 38,548 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Sep 2011 38,548 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Fail 7 Jul 2011 36,966 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

corrosion to exhaust.

corrosion to front brake discs.

n/s/r tyre 3.5 mm

rear suspension bushes poor condition.

traction control light on constant.

uneven wear to front tyres.

Pass 7 Jul 2011 36,966 miles

corrosion to exhaust.

corrosion to front brake discs.

n/s/r tyre 3.5 mm

rear suspension bushes poor condition.

traction control light on constant.

uneven wear to front tyres.

Pass 2 Jul 2010 30,615 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2009 24,340 miles
Fail 1 May 2009 22,509 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 Jan 2009 22,264 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2007 17,359 miles

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

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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AM53 MCB is a 2004 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 AM53 MCB, 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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AM53 MCB is a 2004 BMW 116, first registered on 17 December 2004.

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