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AU54 SCZ

2004 BMW 116

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2022
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

162,179 mi
Last recorded162,179 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2021
Typical for 2004 BMW 11669,928 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU54 SCZ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2021 162,179 miles

(BOTTOM COVERS FITTED OBSCURING SOME UNDERSIDE COMPONENTS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL AROUND (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated BOTH SIDES (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured BOTH SIDES (4.4.3 (a))

Rear GENERAL CORROSION UNDER BODY

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

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2020 159,554 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2019 152,187 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2018 140,218 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2017 127,616 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2016 115,043 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2015 101,773 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2014 90,277 miles

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

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

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

o/s rear brake pad sensor wire not connected to pad

small cuts in o/s rear tyre tread

Fail 30 Jan 2014 90,277 miles

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

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

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

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

o/s rear brake pad sensor wire not connected to pad

small cuts in o/s rear tyre tread

Pass 18 Jan 2013 81,511 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2012 72,213 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Jan 2011 64,129 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2010 53,079 miles

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

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

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

Fail 1 Dec 2009 52,821 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a) DANGEROUS

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)

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

Pass 21 Nov 2008 40,172 miles

Both front wiper blades are not clearing very well

Horn sounds rough

Pass 20 Dec 2007 29,103 miles

Both horns sound poor.

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

n/s/f tyre wearing on outter edge and has been kered.

Fail 19 Dec 2007 29,102 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Both horns sound poor.

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

n/s/f tyre wearing on outter edge and has been kered.

rear wash not working.

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 SCZ is a 2004 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 AU54 SCZ, 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 SCZ is a 2004 BMW 116, first registered on 20 December 2004.

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