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AX54 FKB

2004 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2025
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

113,079 mi
Last recorded113,079 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2024
Typical for 2004 BMW 11669,928 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX54 FKB
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2024 113,079 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Wipers staring to smear

Pass 10 Aug 2023 105,563 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Look close to wear sensor (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Aug 2022 100,206 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2021 92,646 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2020 87,938 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2019 86,329 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2018 81,691 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2017 76,254 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2016 69,935 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Nov 2015 64,132 miles

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

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

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

o/s/f tyre wearing on edges.

Pass 25 Nov 2014 59,608 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

front discs and pads worn

Pass 21 Nov 2013 52,948 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Nov 2012 47,553 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2011 45,830 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2010 40,759 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2010 40,759 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)

Pass 26 Nov 2009 34,510 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2008 26,079 miles

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)

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

Pass 11 Dec 2007 20,364 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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AX54 FKB is a 2004 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 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 AX54 FKB, 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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AX54 FKB is a 2004 BMW 116, first registered on 17 December 2004.

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