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DY54 FCN

2004 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2021
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

155,384 mi
Last recorded155,384 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2020
Typical for 2004 BMW 11669,928 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY54 FCN
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2020 155,384 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2020 155,384 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 23 Jul 2019 146,973 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2019 146,970 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 18 Jul 2019 146,892 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle rears (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Driver's view of an obligatory external mirror materially affected by an obstruction top centre objects (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords side (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords side (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear axle dif seal leaking of oil

Pass 25 Jul 2018 136,714 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 21 May 2018 136,707 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end modification unsafe (2.1.3 (f) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Road wheel more than one fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2015 130,298 miles

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

Fail 25 Sep 2015 130,289 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 22 Sep 2014 115,307 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

service indicator on tell tale

Pass 6 Sep 2013 102,276 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 94,311 miles

Front and rear wiper blades, poor wipe. Front and rear brake discs, corroded, and pads low. 3mm.Front and rear indicator bulbs, showing poor yellow light.

Pass 16 Aug 2011 85,753 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 72,466 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Aug 2009 56,422 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 44,769 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2008 44,769 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Aug 2007 33,024 miles

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

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 FCN is a 2004 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FCN, 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 FCN is a 2004 BMW 116, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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