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2004 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2023
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

156,892 mi
Last recorded156,892 miles
Recorded on20 May 2022
Typical for 2004 BMW 11669,928 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU54 OND
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 May 2022 156,892 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated damage to bonnet around bonnet catch fixing (3.1 (c))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

both near side doors damaged

Fail 19 May 2022 156,892 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced lamp lens too dark (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced lamp lens too dark (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated damage to bonnet around bonnet catch fixing (3.1 (c))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

both near side doors damaged

Pass 27 Nov 2021 154,063 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Dec 2020 135,748 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2019 112,867 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2018 107,506 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2018 107,502 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Nov 2017 105,075 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit balding on outer edge and lowest point on tread 2.9mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged perished (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged perished (4.1.D.1e)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on inner edge and lowest point on tread 2.7mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged perished (4.1.D.1e)

Oil leak ()

engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Pass 30 Nov 2016 99,187 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 30 Nov 2016 99,187 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Nov 2015 95,186 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted

oil leak

Pass 26 Nov 2014 91,752 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 28 Nov 2013 88,077 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2012 83,919 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Nov 2011 76,179 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Nov 2011 76,161 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2010 70,349 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2009 65,897 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2009 65,886 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2008 61,324 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 39,314 miles

front number plate cracked

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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AU54 OND is a 2004 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 AU54 OND, 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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AU54 OND is a 2004 BMW 116, first registered on 20 September 2004.

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