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CP54 UAR

2004 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

70,878 mi
Last recorded70,878 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW 11669,928 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP54 UAR
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 70,878 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 28 Aug 2025 70,878 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 8 May 2024 69,153 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all front and rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 May 2023 60,556 miles
Pass 12 May 2022 54,877 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2021 48,741 miles

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

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

Offside Rear 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 18 Oct 2019 38,590 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2018 35,899 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2017 35,321 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2016 34,524 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2015 33,843 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2014 32,796 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2013 30,951 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 16 Oct 2012 29,191 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2011 27,241 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2010 24,361 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 21,803 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2008 17,148 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2008 17,146 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 29 Nov 2007 12,848 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2007 10,910 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 UAR is a 2004 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 UAR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CP54 UAR registered?

CP54 UAR is a 2004 BMW 116, first registered on 17 December 2004.

Is CP54 UAR safe to buy?

The MOT history for CP54 UAR shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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