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CA54 EFP

2004 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2023
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

130,116 mi
Last recorded130,116 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2022
Typical for 2004 BMW 11669,928 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA54 EFP
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2022 130,116 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front service brake requires service

Nearside parking brake requires service

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 16 Mar 2022 130,116 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front service brake requires service

Nearside parking brake requires service

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Jan 2021 116,811 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Jan 2021 116,811 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0 mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 13 Dec 2019 103,960 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre appears to have been driven on flat, advise replacement.

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

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

Fail 19 Nov 2019 103,527 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Power steering pump leaking pump/pipe leaking (2.1.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

tyre pressure warning light on

Pass 11 Jul 2018 89,032 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2017 83,631 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 11 May 2016 76,576 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2015 66,694 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

T P M S light on

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 7 Apr 2015 66,694 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

T P M S light on

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Apr 2014 57,937 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 54,575 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 54,136 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 49,328 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2011 48,233 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2010 44,088 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 29 Jul 2010 41,976 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2010 41,976 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2009 37,691 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 4 Nov 2009 37,690 miles

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Nov 2008 33,080 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2007 28,987 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front 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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CA54 EFP is a 2004 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 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 CA54 EFP, 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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CA54 EFP is a 2004 BMW 116, first registered on 9 December 2004.

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