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FA54 VEU

2004 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

130,489 mi
Last recorded130,489 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2016
Typical for 2004 BMW 11669,928 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA54 VEU
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2016 130,489 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2015 127,236 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2015 124,510 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Jan 2014 113,815 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 103,638 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2012 87,438 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2012 87,438 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Nov 2010 68,476 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2009 50,973 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2009 50,973 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2009 37,593 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2008 35,326 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2008 37,326 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2007 29,298 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 VEU is a 2004 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 FA54 VEU, 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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What year was FA54 VEU registered?

FA54 VEU is a 2004 BMW 116, first registered on 23 November 2004.

Is FA54 VEU safe to buy?

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