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AO54 VTC

2004 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2019
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

112,194 mi
Last recorded112,194 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2018
Typical for 2004 BMW 11669,928 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO54 VTC
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2018 112,194 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2017 108,393 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2016 101,560 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose modified but not seriously weakened (3.6.A.3)

Offside Front Brake hose modified but not seriously weakened (3.6.A.3)

Pass 18 Dec 2014 94,043 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2014 94,042 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Jan 2014 90,185 miles

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

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

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

Fail 16 Jan 2014 90,185 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2012 79,624 miles

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

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

both front tyres wearing on edges and cracking in tread

Pass 14 Oct 2011 74,256 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2010 65,192 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Sep 2009 59,701 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2008 54,423 miles

slight corrosion on rear brake discs

Pass 8 Oct 2007 34,559 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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AO54 VTC is a 2004 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 AO54 VTC, 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 AO54 VTC registered?

AO54 VTC is a 2004 BMW 116, first registered on 15 October 2004.

Is AO54 VTC safe to buy?

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