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BM04 LOZ

2004 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2022
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

132,475 mi
Last recorded132,475 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2021
Typical for 2004 BMW 11669,928 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBM04 LOZ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2021 132,475 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Feb 2021 132,469 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2020 120,658 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured x2 (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 4 Feb 2020 120,653 miles

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm x2 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured x2 (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 22 Jun 2018 99,943 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Mar 2018 99,942 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault traction control light on the dash (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement top arm (2.4.G.2)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour o/s and n/s (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 8 Apr 2017 94,486 miles

All 4 tyres excessively deteriorated

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front flexi pipes (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 14 Apr 2016 93,741 miles

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

all 4 tyre deteriorated

Pass 17 Apr 2012 93,108 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2012 93,108 miles

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

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 12 Jul 2010
Pass 11 Jun 2009 80,990 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 53,323 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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BM04 LOZ is a 2004 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 BM04 LOZ, 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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BM04 LOZ is a 2004 BMW 116, first registered on 29 December 2004.

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