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CV54 EKC

2004 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

90,043 mi
Last recorded90,043 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2019
Typical for 2004 BMW 11669,928 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV54 EKC
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2019 90,043 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Jan 2019 90,038 miles

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2018 85,800 miles

Front Oil leak ()

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear both back tyre got cuts

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

under cover fitted

Pass 25 Jan 2017 78,322 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

all 4 tyres have cuts on the inner sidewalls

covers under car obscuring some components

Pass 23 Jan 2016 73,227 miles

Covers under the car

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

Nearside front tyre wearing inner edge

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

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

Fail 23 Jan 2016 73,227 miles

Covers under the car

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (8.2.3)

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

Nearside front tyre wearing inner edge

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2015 67,409 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2014 63,563 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2013 58,164 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2011 54,143 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 14 Dec 2010 50,201 miles

O/s/r disc scored

Fail 14 Dec 2010 50,201 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

O/s/r disc scored

Pass 3 Dec 2009 43,931 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Dec 2009 43,925 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)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 24 Nov 2008 36,142 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2007 33,770 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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CV54 EKC is a 2004 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 CV54 EKC, 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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CV54 EKC is a 2004 BMW 116, first registered on 18 September 2004.

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