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FD54 OYW

2004 BMW 116

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

81,261 mi
Last recorded81,261 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2019
Typical for 2004 BMW 11669,928 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD54 OYW
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2019 81,261 miles

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

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off and has slight damage,still readable (0.1 (a))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both hoses (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Jul 2019 81,259 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt 2nd one of 2 (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off and has slight damage,still readable (0.1 (a))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both hoses (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust front pipe to manicat joint,2 nuts missing,other 2 badly corroded,no blows from joint,and is secure

tpms lamp on

Pass 3 Jul 2018 75,909 miles

Exhaust mounting defective 2 nuts missing from front pipe to manifold joint,however system secure and does not blow (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both front flexi hoses cracking,however no cords visible

Fail 3 Jul 2018 75,908 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall 205 50 17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective 2 nuts missing from front pipe to manifold joint,however system secure and does not blow (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both front flexi hoses cracking,however no cords visible

Pass 29 Jun 2017 69,007 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2016 64,610 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

centre exhaust mounting broken

Fail 30 Jun 2016 64,610 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

centre exhaust mounting broken

Pass 30 May 2015 59,633 miles
Fail 29 May 2015 59,633 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Pass 30 May 2014 54,466 miles

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

tyre pressure monitoring system warning light on

Pass 13 Jun 2013 48,507 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2012 40,989 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 11 Jun 2011 35,195 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 29,910 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2009 27,887 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2008 20,822 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2007 14,192 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 OYW is a 2004 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 OYW, 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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FD54 OYW is a 2004 BMW 116, first registered on 4 December 2004.

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