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FA54 MBY

2004 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

116,296 mi
Last recorded116,296 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2021
Typical for 2004 BMW 11669,928 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA54 MBY
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2021 116,296 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2021 116,296 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 18 Jan 2020 107,039 miles

Coolant leak ()

Fail 18 Jan 2020 107,039 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Coolant leak ()

Pass 10 Oct 2018 106,338 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both side (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Oct 2018 106,338 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both side (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Oct 2017 101,470 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

nearside front jacking block damadged

Fail 11 Oct 2017 101,470 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

nearside front jacking block damadged

Pass 7 Oct 2016 93,386 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2015 87,491 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2014 84,479 miles

Tyres Pressure Monitor System Indicates Fault

Pass 7 Oct 2013 79,778 miles

both front brake hose slightly perishing

both front tyres slightly perishing

rear disc slightly corroded and lipped

Pass 9 Jul 2012 73,106 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2012 73,106 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2011 66,772 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2010 60,683 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 53,209 miles

plastic sill covers and under trays fitted at time of test

Pass 28 Jan 2009 47,224 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2008 36,503 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 29,287 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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FA54 MBY is a 2004 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 FA54 MBY, 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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FA54 MBY is a 2004 BMW 116, first registered on 9 November 2004.

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