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DV54 FTY

2004 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2025
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

131,926 mi
Last recorded131,926 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2024
Typical for 2004 BMW 11669,928 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV54 FTY
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2024 131,926 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front outer (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Jan 2023 122,956 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2022 114,671 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Nov 2020 105,400 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Oct 2019 97,805 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2018 91,037 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Aug 2017 82,377 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2015 77,887 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2014 71,282 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Oct 2014 71,282 miles

Nearside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2013 67,446 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2012 61,522 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2011 59,041 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2010 54,772 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 48,389 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2008 39,310 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2007 30,496 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2007 30,496 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 31 Oct 2006 20,627 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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DV54 FTY is a 2004 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 DV54 FTY, 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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DV54 FTY is a 2004 BMW 116, first registered on 14 October 2004.

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