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DN54 VBT

2004 BMW 116

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2022
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

111,658 mi
Last recorded111,658 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2021
Typical for 2004 BMW 11669,928 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN54 VBT
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2021 111,658 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2020 90,000 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2019 85,465 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 80,337 miles

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

Fail 8 May 2018 80,320 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Nearside Front Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55/R16-91v (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

nearside front tyre under inflated

Pass 1 Mar 2017 72,109 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2016 64,969 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2015 61,048 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Jan 2015 61,048 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2014 58,804 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2013 56,348 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2012 51,791 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2011 46,752 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2010 43,772 miles

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

plastic covers fitted to the underside of vehicle not allowing full inspection

Pass 26 Jan 2009 39,958 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2007 27,554 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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DN54 VBT 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 87.5%.

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 DN54 VBT, 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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DN54 VBT is a 2004 BMW 116, first registered on 31 December 2004.

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