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CP54 TWU

2004 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

118,402 mi
Last recorded118,402 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2021
Typical for 2004 BMW 11669,928 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP54 TWU
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2021 118,402 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2020 110,545 miles

Front Both front shock absorbers replaced using second hand parts

advise n/s/r o/s/f tyres /condition

advise rear subframe /very scaby

Fail 20 Nov 2020 110,530 miles

All direction indicators incorrect colour both rear bulbs require replacing (4.4.3 (a))

Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak both front (5.3.2 (b))

advise n/s/r o/s/f tyres /condition

advise rear subframe /very scaby

Pass 31 May 2019 106,958 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Fail 31 May 2019 106,958 miles

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 13 Apr 2018 99,344 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2017 98,214 miles

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

front brake hoses deteriorated (starting to perish)

Pass 26 Jul 2016 90,919 miles

slight noise to o/s/r wheel/ axle

Pass 21 Jul 2015 83,805 miles

both rear tyres wearing low

Fail 21 Jul 2015 83,805 miles

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

both rear tyres wearing low

Pass 9 Jul 2014 77,608 miles

o/s/f shock absober damp

rear tyres wearing low

Pass 9 Jul 2013 70,651 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2013 70,651 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Nov 2012 68,588 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2012 68,588 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Dec 2011 62,815 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2010 55,620 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2010 55,593 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Dec 2009 46,958 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2008 38,323 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2007 30,391 miles

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)

Pass 20 Dec 2007 30,391 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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CP54 TWU is a 2004 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 CP54 TWU, 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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CP54 TWU is a 2004 BMW 116, first registered on 23 December 2004.

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The MOT history for CP54 TWU shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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