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EK54 AEO

2004 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

80,629 mi
Last recorded80,629 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2017
Typical for 2004 BMW 11669,928 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK54 AEO
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2017 80,629 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 Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front tyre has cuts in inner sidewall

Nearside Rear Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged ABS ring warped (3.4.2)

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

Oil leak ()

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

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

differential leaking oil/swarf and has excessive play in input shaft

Fail 10 Oct 2017 80,629 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Nearside Front tyre has cuts in inner sidewall

Nearside Rear Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged ABS ring warped (3.4.2)

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

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

Oil leak ()

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

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

differential leaking oil/swarf and has excessive play in input shaft

Pass 12 Oct 2016 73,614 miles

Nearside front tyre slightly worn on outer edge

Nearside rear tyre slight worn on inner edge

Rear brake pads wearing low less than 50%

Fail 12 Oct 2016 73,614 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside front tyre slightly worn on outer edge

Nearside rear tyre slight worn on inner edge

Rear brake pads wearing low less than 50%

Pass 23 Oct 2015 67,193 miles

cracks in all tyres

slit in nsf tyre but not to cords

Fail 23 Oct 2015 67,193 miles

Access panel cannot be secured in the closed position bonnet (6.4.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

cracks in all tyres

slit in nsf tyre but not to cords

Pass 23 Oct 2014 60,404 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both ns inner sidewalls split on tyres

osr outer sidewall perished on tyre

Fail 25 Sep 2014 60,389 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside front inner sidewall of tyre perishing

Nearside rear inner sidewall of tyre perishing

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside rear outer sidewall of tyre perishing

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2013 53,217 miles

NSF tyre starting to split around inner edge

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

OSR TYRE - splitting around outter edge

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

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

wipers starting to smear screen

Pass 4 Oct 2012 45,983 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

oil leak

Pass 9 Jun 2012 44,627 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Jun 2011 38,100 miles

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)

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

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front discs are worn

Pass 29 Mar 2010 33,162 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 27,782 miles

front brake pads low

Pass 25 Feb 2008 22,364 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 20,124 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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EK54 AEO is a 2004 BMW 116 in Silver 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 EK54 AEO, 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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EK54 AEO is a 2004 BMW 116, first registered on 22 September 2004.

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