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DGZ 8715

2004 BMW 116

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

169,999 mi
Last recorded169,999 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2018
Typical for 2004 BMW 11669,928 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDGZ 8715
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2018 169,999 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

all brake hoses slightly deteriorated

Pass 12 Jul 2017 93,193 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both sides front & rear (3.6.B.4e)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides front & rear (3.6.B.4d)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four (3.5.1i)

Fail 12 Jul 2017 93,193 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both sides front & rear (3.6.B.4e)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides front & rear (3.6.B.4d)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Jul 2016 78,780 miles

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

Fail 7 Jul 2016 78,761 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2014 102,027 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Jul 2013 94,281 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2013 94,281 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 8 Feb 2013 89,715 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2012 88,386 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 81,289 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2011 81,241 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 22 Sep 2010 68,792 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2009 55,024 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside front tyre

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)

headlight adjusted

Pass 17 Sep 2008 42,043 miles

Nearside rear brake binding

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

Offside rear brake has a BORDERLINE Bind

Pass 20 Sep 2007 29,839 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

front tyres scrubbed on 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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DGZ 8715 is a 2004 BMW 116 in Grey 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 DGZ 8715, 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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What year was DGZ 8715 registered?

DGZ 8715 is a 2004 BMW 116, first registered on 18 September 2004.

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