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DA54 AOL

2004 BMW 116

Blue Diesel 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2021
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

129,158 mi
Last recorded129,158 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2020
Typical for 2004 BMW 11669,928 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA54 AOL
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2020 129,158 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both rear. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2018 120,492 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All round (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch Both front wheels protruding but not fouling (5.2.3 (f))

Pass 14 Nov 2016 113,354 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2015 96,111 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2014 90,085 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2014 90,085 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Oct 2013 80,570 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2012 76,024 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Oct 2011 68,594 miles

front wipers smeary

Fail 8 Oct 2011 68,594 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front wipers smeary

Pass 16 Oct 2010 63,511 miles

front discs appear worn

front pads appear low

front tyres getting low

o/s/r brakes slightly grabbing

stone chip windscreen

Pass 27 Oct 2009 51,694 miles

Chip in windscreen.

Pass 31 Oct 2008 42,430 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2007 35,529 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

cuts in tyre treads,but not deep enough to reach ply or cords.

damage wheel rims.

offside front tyre wearing low on both edges.

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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DA54 AOL is a 2004 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 DA54 AOL, 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 DA54 AOL registered?

DA54 AOL is a 2004 BMW 116, first registered on 13 November 2004.

Is DA54 AOL safe to buy?

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