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AP54 AXZ

2004 BMW 116

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2025
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

119,254 mi
Last recorded119,254 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2024
Typical for 2004 BMW 11669,928 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP54 AXZ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2024 119,254 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s and o/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Apr 2023 110,319 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2022 103,218 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2022 103,218 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2020 102,969 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2020 102,969 miles

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

Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Nov 2019 99,314 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2018 90,880 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2017 86,833 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2016 82,308 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both fronts (3.6.B.4d)

both front tyres are on 3.5mm tread depth

both front tyres are worn on the edges

Pass 1 Sep 2015 78,095 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both fronts (3.6.B.4d)

both front tyres are worn on the edges

Pass 14 Aug 2014 74,048 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2013 66,437 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2012 59,085 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2011 51,446 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2010 43,793 miles

front brake discs lipped

front brake pads wearing

Pass 28 Aug 2009 34,940 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2008 26,548 miles

front brake pads look low

front tyres starting to wear on edges

Pass 30 Aug 2007 17,890 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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AP54 AXZ is a 2004 BMW 116 in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 AP54 AXZ, 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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AP54 AXZ is a 2004 BMW 116, first registered on 27 November 2004.

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