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EY54 VZA

2004 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

157,029 mi
Last recorded157,029 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2018
Typical for 2004 BMW 11669,928 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY54 VZA
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2018 157,029 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear handbrake reading low compaired to nearside

Rear both tyres slightly cracking in treads

Fail 3 Dec 2018 157,029 miles

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear handbrake reading low compaired to nearside

Rear both tyres slightly cracking in treads

Pass 1 Dec 2017 152,000 miles

both wiper blades slightly perished

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush inner bush (2.4.G.2)

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

n/s/f tyre outer sidewall slightly damaged

o/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 1 Dec 2017 152,000 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush inner bush (2.4.G.2)

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

both wiper blades slightly perished

n/s/f tyre outer sidewall slightly damaged

o/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 14 Dec 2016 147,640 miles

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

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

rear sub-frame slightly corroded

Fail 8 Dec 2016 147,640 miles

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

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

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

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

rear sub-frame slightly corroded

Pass 16 Dec 2015 139,585 miles

o/s+n/s rear tyres worn on edges+low at 2mm

Fail 25 Nov 2014 127,387 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

o/s door mirror deteriorated

Pass 25 Nov 2014 127,387 miles

o/s door mirror deteriorated

Pass 19 Nov 2013 114,458 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Nov 2013 114,453 miles

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

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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 14 Dec 2012 101,199 miles

n/s door mirror cracked

Pass 15 Dec 2011 89,621 miles

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

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

chip on windscreem

nearside door mirror glass cracked

Fail 9 Dec 2011 89,221 miles

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

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

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

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

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

chip on windscreem

nearside door mirror glass cracked

Pass 10 Dec 2010 74,959 miles

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

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)

n/s wing mirror glass is broken but not effecting drivers view

Pass 26 Nov 2009 62,480 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2008 49,976 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2007 38,695 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2006 24,793 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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EY54 VZA 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 68.4%.

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 EY54 VZA, 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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EY54 VZA is a 2004 BMW 116, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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