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EF54 FBV

2004 BMW 116

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2024
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

136,740 mi
Last recorded136,740 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2023
Typical for 2004 BMW 11669,928 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF54 FBV
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2023 136,740 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Aug 2023 136,740 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2022 130,002 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Aug 2022 129,992 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule N/S/F & O/S/F - N/S/R & O/S/R (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated N/S/F & O/S/F (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S/F & O/S/F Front side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S/F & O/S/F (5.2.3 (e))

Under the vehicle fitted tray and rear side general corroded

Vehicle structure slightly damaged within 30cm of towbar mounting N/S/F & O/S/F under the vehicle structure slightly damaged (6.1.6 (i) (i))

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

freewheel clutch slightly noising

Pass 11 Aug 2021 121,880 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 11 Aug 2021 121,880 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2020 113,824 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2019 105,399 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2018 100,453 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2018 100,453 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Aug 2017 89,822 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2016 85,172 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2015 76,029 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2014 71,644 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2013 97,926 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Aug 2012 65,220 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Jul 2011 63,324 miles

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

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

fuel cap seal lightly perished

rear tyres starting to wear on inner edge where tyres have been run under inflated

screw in n/s/r tyre

Pass 9 Aug 2010 59,994 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2009 56,690 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2008 49,912 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2007 39,351 miles

Front windscreen washers becoming poor. Suggest further inspection.

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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EF54 FBV is a 2004 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 EF54 FBV, 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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EF54 FBV is a 2004 BMW 116, first registered on 9 December 2004.

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