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AP54 FZA

2004 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2025
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

167,373 mi
Last recorded167,373 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW 11669,928 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP54 FZA
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Fail 10 Nov 2025 167,373 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 29 Oct 2024 157,926 miles

Rear sub frame corroded.

Undertrays fitted.

Fail 28 Oct 2024 157,926 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear sub frame corroded.

Undertrays fitted.

Pass 1 Nov 2023 150,062 miles

Undertrays fitted. Rear subframe corroded.

Pass 24 Aug 2022 140,682 miles

Coolant leak plastic piping to side of head ()

alternator belt idler pulley noisey

tyre pressure light on

Fail 24 Aug 2022 140,682 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Coolant leak plastic piping to side of head ()

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

alternator belt idler pulley noisey

tyre pressure light on

Pass 16 Sep 2021 133,353 miles

Fuel cap sealing ring starting to perish

Fail 16 Sep 2021 133,353 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Fuel cap sealing ring starting to perish

Pass 16 Sep 2020 132,950 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2020 132,950 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour faded white (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour faded white (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner tie bar bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault air bag light on (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall splitting (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect poor damping (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front brake pad warning wire broken and light illuminated on dash board

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect poor damping (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

engine management light on

tpms light on

Pass 12 Feb 2019 118,147 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2017 115,204 miles

Nearside Front shocker damp

both front brake hoses perished

both front brake pipes slightly corroded

both rear shockers damp

engine light on

Pass 7 Nov 2016 104,611 miles

engine bay and undertrays fitted

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

e.m. light on

Fail 6 Nov 2016 104,611 miles

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

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

e.m. light on

engine bay and undertrays fitted

Fail 6 Nov 2016 104,611 miles

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

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

e.m. light on

engine bay and undertrays fitted

Fail 6 Nov 2016 104,611 miles

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

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

e.m. light on

engine bay and undertrays fitted

Pass 27 Aug 2015 92,479 miles

Front pads very thin

Nearside Front shocker damp

both front brake flexi hoses heavily perished

Pass 14 Aug 2014 82,973 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2013 74,282 miles

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 15 Aug 2013 74,282 miles

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Aug 2012 65,608 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 55,686 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 55,645 miles

All brake disc faces have slight corrosion due to little use recently,

Fail 25 Mar 2011 55,645 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

All brake disc faces have slight corrosion due to little use recently,

Pass 29 Sep 2009 50,166 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 46,249 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 41,778 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2008 41,778 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 28 Sep 2007 27,834 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 25,218 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 FZA is a 2004 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

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 AP54 FZA, 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 FZA is a 2004 BMW 116, first registered on 7 December 2004.

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