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FD54 OFN

2004 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2025
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

178,534 mi
Last recorded178,534 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2024
Typical for 2004 BMW 11669,928 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD54 OFN
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2024 178,534 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 17 Jul 2024 178,534 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Jul 2023 172,222 miles

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

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

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

Fail 13 Jul 2023 172,222 miles

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

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

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

Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jul 2022 166,379 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2022 166,379 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2021 159,263 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2021 159,263 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Jul 2020 151,851 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2020 150,486 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Mar 2019 139,909 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2018 130,927 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2018 130,927 miles

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 27 Mar 2017 123,374 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2016 116,168 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2015 107,332 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 98,612 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2013 89,643 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 81,222 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2011 74,010 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2011 73,985 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2010 62,991 miles

slight play in both rear upper suspension arm inner bushes

Pass 27 Jan 2009 53,204 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2009 53,204 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Feb 2008 42,641 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2008 42,641 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 24 Jan 2008 42,575 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Jan 2008 42,575 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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FD54 OFN is a 2004 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 FD54 OFN, 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 OFN registered?

FD54 OFN is a 2004 BMW 116, first registered on 3 December 2004.

Is FD54 OFN safe to buy?

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