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BK54 DSE

2004 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

94,233 mi
Last recorded94,233 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2020
Typical for 2004 BMW 11669,928 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK54 DSE
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2020 94,233 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2019 92,269 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2019 92,267 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 27 Mar 2018 89,266 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2018 89,266 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm tracking required (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm tracking required (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Mar 2017 86,465 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2017 86,465 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Mar 2016 83,556 miles

Front Inner tie rods both have very slight play

Pass 31 Mar 2015 79,742 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 Mar 2015 79,742 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

water leaking under the car

Pass 3 May 2014 75,945 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 73,085 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2013 73,803 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 22 Mar 2012 71,008 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Apr 2011 69,346 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2011 69,346 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 29 Oct 2009 58,982 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 51,942 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2007 42,233 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2007 42,233 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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BK54 DSE is a 2004 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 BK54 DSE, 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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BK54 DSE is a 2004 BMW 116, first registered on 17 September 2004.

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