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CA54 FXK

2004 BMW 116

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

119,254 mi
Last recorded119,254 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2020
Typical for 2004 BMW 11669,928 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA54 FXK
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2020 119,254 miles

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

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))

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

fuel cap seal is cracked

suspect non runflat tyres fitted to front of vehicle

tyre pressure warning shows on dash

Fail 26 Aug 2020 119,250 miles

Brake performance not tested due to defects with brake hoses (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))

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

fuel cap seal is cracked

suspect non runflat tyres fitted to front of vehicle

tyre pressure warning shows on dash

Pass 1 Feb 2019 110,518 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Jan 2018 103,116 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2017 95,971 miles

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

Fail 19 Jan 2017 95,966 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2016 92,987 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

fuel cap seal perished

Fail 25 Mar 2015 84,289 miles

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

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

items removed from drivers view prior to test

o/s/f tyre wearing on edge

Pass 25 Mar 2015 84,289 miles

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

items removed from drivers view prior to test

o/s/f tyre wearing on edge

Pass 3 Apr 2014 78,113 miles

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

both front flexi brake hoses starting to crack/perish

n/s/r child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 2 Apr 2014 78,059 miles

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

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

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

both front flexi brake hoses starting to crack/perish

items removed from drivers view prior to test

n/s/r child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 14 Mar 2013 69,529 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

nearside front tyre bald on outer edge

offside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 8 Feb 2012 60,888 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2012 60,888 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2011 53,085 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

both front tyres bald on outer edges

Pass 5 Feb 2010 44,049 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 7 Oct 2008 32,330 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s/f tyre low outside edge

Pass 5 Apr 2007 20,993 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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CA54 FXK is a 2004 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 CA54 FXK, 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 FXK is a 2004 BMW 116, first registered on 22 December 2004.

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