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FD54 BVT

2004 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2019
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

106,016 mi
Last recorded106,016 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2018
Typical for 2004 BMW 11669,928 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD54 BVT
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2018 106,016 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2017 102,140 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 101,459 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 98,783 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 95,745 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 92,718 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Dec 2012 88,408 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Dec 2011 85,677 miles

front brake imbalance of 24 percent

rear brake imbalance of 30 percent

Pass 17 Dec 2010 83,955 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2010 83,949 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 Feb 2010 81,605 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 78,130 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 May 2008 75,667 miles

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

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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FD54 BVT is a 2004 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 FD54 BVT, 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 FD54 BVT registered?

FD54 BVT is a 2004 BMW 116, first registered on 30 November 2004.

Is FD54 BVT safe to buy?

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