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DC54 DKL

2004 BMW 116

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2020
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

135,876 mi
Last recorded135,876 miles
Recorded on9 May 2019
Typical for 2004 BMW 11669,928 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC54 DKL
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 9 May 2019 135,876 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 3 May 2018 125,502 miles

Central Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing out from the edge (4.1.E.1)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (3.6.B.4d)

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front tyre perish and wearing out from the edge

Oil leak underneath ()

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

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both side (2.7.3)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear both side (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 May 2017 114,965 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Lower full undertrays fitted

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 22 Feb 2016 107,408 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake pipe outer covering bubbled

Offside Front tyre wearing on edges

Nearside Front tyre worn on edges

Pass 20 Feb 2015 101,399 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

n/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

o/s/r wheel binding

various brake pipes outer covering bubbled

Pass 28 Feb 2014 95,182 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2013 89,131 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 82,858 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Mar 2011 76,023 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2010 63,553 miles

Rear o/s brakepads wear indicator insecure

Pass 10 Dec 2008 46,415 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2007 33,671 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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DC54 DKL is a 2004 BMW 116 in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 DC54 DKL, 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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DC54 DKL is a 2004 BMW 116, first registered on 24 December 2004.

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