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CF54 UAV

2004 BMW 116

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

123,649 mi
Last recorded123,649 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2020
Typical for 2004 BMW 11669,928 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF54 UAV
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2020 123,649 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front and rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Nov 2019 119,076 miles

Both front flexible brake hoses deteriorated

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

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

Fail 4 Nov 2019 119,076 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Both front flexible brake hoses deteriorated

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2018 109,101 miles

Both front flexible brake hoses deteriorated

Both front tyres worn bald on inner edge

Nearside rear shock absorber

Pass 8 Nov 2017 98,901 miles

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear pads (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 8 Nov 2017 98,901 miles

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear pads (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 25 Nov 2016 90,347 miles

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

NAIL IN NEARSIDE REAR TYRE

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

Fail 24 Nov 2016 90,347 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour BOTH REAR (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

NAIL IN NEARSIDE REAR TYRE

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

Pass 27 Oct 2015 81,226 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured all (1.4.A.2f)

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

o/s/r wheel noise on rotation

Pass 18 Dec 2014 73,778 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 11 Nov 2013 66,351 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2012 61,949 miles

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

Fail 12 Dec 2011 56,271 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2011 56,271 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2010 50,835 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Fail 20 Dec 2010 50,835 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 11 Dec 2009 44,338 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2008 33,829 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2007 23,502 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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CF54 UAV is a 2004 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 CF54 UAV, 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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CF54 UAV is a 2004 BMW 116, first registered on 21 December 2004.

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