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AO54 VTP

2004 BMW 116

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2023
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

142,095 mi
Last recorded142,095 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2022
Typical for 2004 BMW 11669,928 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO54 VTP
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2022 142,095 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated [at both sides] (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated [at both sides] (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 May 2021 134,771 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Underside of car signs of corrosion

Fail 6 May 2021 134,771 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Underside of car signs of corrosion

Pass 26 Jul 2019 129,456 miles

Advise; both front tyre has cuts to outer tyre wall non reaching the tyre cord].

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated [both sides] (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated [at both sides] (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 26 Jul 2019 129,456 miles

Advise; both front tyre has cuts to outer tyre wall non reaching the tyre cord].

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated [both sides] (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated [at both sides] (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Jul 2018 125,416 miles

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 13 Jul 2017 110,933 miles

Advise; offside rear tyre on wear limit of 1.6mm.

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated [both sides] (3.6.B.4d)

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil [both sides] (2.7.3)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated [both sides] (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 13 Jul 2017 110,933 miles

Advise; offside rear tyre on wear limit of 1.6mm.

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated [both sides] (3.6.B.4d)

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil [both sides] (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated [both sides] (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 25 Jul 2016 98,952 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 19 Jul 2016 98,650 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

nearside rear brake disc poor condition

parking brake performance just met 19%

Pass 26 Aug 2015 92,595 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2014 85,182 miles

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

lower brake reading on near/side rear

Fail 22 Aug 2014 85,182 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)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

lower brake reading on near/side rear

Pass 30 Aug 2013 77,031 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2013 75,964 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2012 68,051 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 5 Jul 2011 58,210 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 54,746 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2009 48,144 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2008 38,777 miles

All tyre treads are low

All tyres worn on the edges

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

Small cuts in all tyres

Fail 22 Oct 2008 38,597 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

All tyres worn on the edges

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

Small cuts in all tyres

Pass 11 Oct 2007 27,784 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 VTP is a 2004 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 AO54 VTP, 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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AO54 VTP is a 2004 BMW 116, first registered on 12 October 2004.

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