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BG54 AFE

2004 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

116,684 mi
Last recorded116,684 miles
Recorded on16 May 2017
Typical for 2004 BMW 11669,928 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG54 AFE
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 May 2017 116,684 miles

damage to front bumper

oil leak

Pass 27 Jun 2016 110,717 miles

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

nearside wing mirror missing

Pass 29 Jun 2015 105,475 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 105,034 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 96,177 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 86,347 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 19 Mar 2013 86,347 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 12 Mar 2012 77,573 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2011 66,484 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2011 66,484 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

chip in windscreen

rear wash inop

Pass 22 Mar 2010 55,224 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2010 55,224 miles

Offside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front wipers smearing slightly

Rear washer not working

Rear wiper noisy

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2009 46,004 miles

N/S/F alloy wheel damaged

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Mar 2008 35,077 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 4 Apr 2007 24,031 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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BG54 AFE is a 2004 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BG54 AFE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BG54 AFE registered?

BG54 AFE is a 2004 BMW 116, first registered on 8 November 2004.

Is BG54 AFE safe to buy?

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