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FA54 VZH

2004 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

97,054 mi
Last recorded97,054 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2015
Typical for 2004 BMW 11669,928 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2015 97,054 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2014 91,318 miles

Both front brake rubber pipes cracking

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

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

Oil leak engine & gearbox

Pass 7 Jan 2014 85,192 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2012 75,880 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2012 75,880 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2011 58,842 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2011 58,837 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 6 Nov 2010 47,298 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2009 37,729 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2008 28,005 miles

n/s/rear tyre bald on inner edge,o/s/rear worn low,just meet minimum requirements

Pass 26 Oct 2007 20,072 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 VZH is a 2004 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 VZH, 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 VZH registered?

FA54 VZH is a 2004 BMW 116, first registered on 10 November 2004.

Is FA54 VZH safe to buy?

The MOT history for FA54 VZH shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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