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DY54 EFT

2004 BMW 116

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

122,607 mi
Last recorded122,607 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2018
Typical for 2004 BMW 11669,928 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY54 EFT
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2018 122,607 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

rear tyres wearing on inner edges

tyre pressure monitor light on

Fail 7 Jun 2018 122,607 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

rear tyres wearing on inner edges

tyre pressure monitor light on

Pass 9 May 2017 113,905 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre inner edge worn

Offside Front tyre,outer side wall slightly scuffed (no cords exposed)

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

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

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

slight play in n/s/r track control arm bush

slight surface corrosion to nearside rear and offside rear inner sills close to jacking points

Fail 9 May 2017 113,905 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high both sides front (1.8)

Nearside Rear tyre inner edge worn

Offside Front tyre,outer side wall slightly scuffed (no cords exposed)

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

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

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

slight play in n/s/r track control arm bush

slight surface corrosion to nearside rear and offside rear inner sills close to jacking points

Pass 20 Jun 2016 102,694 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2015 94,137 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 88,802 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2013 82,761 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 80,941 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2011 70,936 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Pass 22 Jul 2011 70,936 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2010 60,874 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 50,049 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 42,101 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2008 42,097 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2007 31,341 miles

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

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

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

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

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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DY54 EFT 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 DY54 EFT, 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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DY54 EFT is a 2004 BMW 116, first registered on 23 September 2004.

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