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BL54 OTY

2004 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

138,874 mi
Last recorded138,874 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2020
Typical for 2004 BMW 11669,928 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL54 OTY
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2020 138,874 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jul 2019 129,592 miles

Both front brake hoses showing slight perishing

Pass 5 Sep 2018 125,779 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2018 125,778 miles

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle brake binding excessivly, low application (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Sep 2017 121,452 miles

Nearside Rear Outer C/V JOINT GAITER HOLED / LEAKING, ADVISE REPLACED.

Fail 30 Aug 2017 121,390 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar fractured (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Outer C/V JOINT GAITER HOLED / LEAKING, ADVISE REPLACED.

Pass 1 Sep 2016 116,611 miles

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

Nearside Front Bumper has slight damage

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear bumper has slight damage

Fail 1 Sep 2016 116,611 miles

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

Nearside Front Bumper has slight damage

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear bumper has slight damage

Pass 2 Sep 2015 111,534 miles

Front BONNET NOT LATCHING

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated BOTH FRONT HOSES STARTING TO CRACK (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Fail 2 Sep 2015 111,530 miles

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

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

Front BONNET NOT LATCHING

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated BOTH FRONT HOSES STARTING TO CRACK (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2014 99,152 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 88,081 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Sep 2012 78,701 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2011 72,033 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2010 61,051 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2009 48,933 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 12 Dec 2008 37,361 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2007 28,114 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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BL54 OTY is a 2004 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 OTY, 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 OTY is a 2004 BMW 116, first registered on 30 December 2004.

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