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AY54 WXM

2004 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2020
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

128,959 mi
Last recorded128,959 miles
Recorded on16 May 2019
Typical for 2004 BMW 11669,928 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY54 WXM
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 May 2019 128,959 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated N/S/F AND O/S/F (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement INNER BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated N/S/R AND O/S/R (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 15 May 2019 128,958 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened PLAY IN BALL JOINT (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour N/S/R AND O/S/R (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel hub spigot mounting damaged to the extent that wheel security is adversely affected HUB CRACET NEAR LOWER ARM REAR (5.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated N/S/F AND O/S/F (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement INNER BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated N/S/R AND O/S/R (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 Mar 2018 123,538 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2016 95,895 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 84,512 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 7 Apr 2014 74,521 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre - inner edge wear

offside rear tyre - inner edge wear

Fail 7 Apr 2014 74,521 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

nearside front tyre - inner edge wear

offside rear tyre - inner edge wear

Pass 5 Apr 2013 62,435 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 56,181 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 22 Feb 2012 56,160 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Feb 2011 48,412 miles

Large crack the drivers side of windscreen outside of swept area

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 24 Feb 2010 41,018 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

rear washer not working

windscreen cracked outside swept area

Pass 2 Mar 2009 33,465 miles

O/S of windsceen has crack outside of swept area

Fail 2 Mar 2009 33,465 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

O/S of windsceen has crack outside of swept area

Pass 5 Sep 2007 24,485 miles

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

front brake pads getting low

windscreen cracked but not in swept area

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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AY54 WXM is a 2004 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 AY54 WXM, 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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AY54 WXM is a 2004 BMW 116, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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