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BL54 MKE

2004 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2022
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

121,576 mi
Last recorded121,576 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2021
Typical for 2004 BMW 11669,928 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL54 MKE
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2021 121,576 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH front tyres cracking slightly within tread pattern (OSF tyre worn slightly on inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe appears to be corroding slightly under plastic coating (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre Close to outer shoulder ()

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight play within upper stabilizer arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Oil around bottom of both engine / gearbox and rear differential (input shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Light dusting of fluid around OSF steering rack gaiters and pipes across front of engine (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH rear discs worn slightly on shoulders (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH rear tyres starting to crack slightly within tread pattern, OSR has a crack on the inner shoulder but not exposing cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

TPMS lamp illuminated

Pass 25 Nov 2020 119,748 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test sat-nav removed from drivers view of swept area ()

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight play within upper stabilizer arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive dusting of oil around bottom of engine and rear differential (input shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

central undertray slightly insecure but unlikely to become fully detached

Pass 26 Nov 2019 118,192 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front registration plate damaged. (0.1 (b))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Sat-nav removed from drivers view of swept area ()

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Dusting of oil around both front of engine and rear differential (input shaft) (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre Pressure Monitoring System lamp illuminated indicating one or tyre pressures are incorrect.

Undertrays fitted covering testable items.

Pass 29 Nov 2018 115,944 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 27 Nov 2018 115,944 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both rear indicators (4.4.3 (a))

Fluid leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 28 Nov 2017 113,703 miles

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

under tray fitted

Fail 20 Nov 2017 113,690 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

under tray fitted

Pass 29 Nov 2016 111,087 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Nov 2016 111,087 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

o/s/r side light dim possible fault

Pass 13 Aug 2015 106,052 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 1 Jul 2014 98,575 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2013 92,145 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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 25 Apr 2013 91,711 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 Apr 2013 91,710 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Oct 2012 89,302 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front tyre worn on outer edge

rear diff leaking

Pass 19 Oct 2011 77,968 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2010 67,185 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2009 56,817 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)

Pass 24 Oct 2008 49,818 miles

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

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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BL54 MKE is a 2004 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 BL54 MKE, 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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BL54 MKE is a 2004 BMW 116, first registered on 23 December 2004.

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