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CU54 MVE

2004 BMW 116

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

79,867 mi
Last recorded79,867 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2018
Typical for 2004 BMW 11669,928 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU54 MVE
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2018 79,867 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2018 79,867 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

t.p.m.s light

Pass 25 Aug 2017 72,203 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on edges (4.1.E.1)

Fail 25 Aug 2017 72,184 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Aug 2016 65,382 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2015 59,278 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2014 53,646 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2013 49,236 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2013 49,236 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2012 43,877 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2011 40,362 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

front discs worn pads low

rear pads low

Pass 13 Dec 2010 35,103 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2009 29,931 miles

full undes tray fitted

Fail 7 Dec 2009 29,901 miles

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

full undes tray fitted

nail in tyre on outer edge offside rear

wear on inner edge of tyre offside front

wear on outer edge of tyre offside rear

Pass 3 Dec 2008 24,630 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2008 24,630 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Nov 2007 19,007 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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CU54 MVE is a 2004 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 CU54 MVE, 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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CU54 MVE is a 2004 BMW 116, first registered on 16 December 2004.

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