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FD54 PFJ

2004 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

113,313 mi
Last recorded113,313 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2020
Typical for 2004 BMW 11669,928 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Fail 22 Dec 2020 113,313 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Dec 2019 112,196 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Dec 2018 110,671 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Dec 2017 100,804 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 12 Dec 2017 100,804 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 Dec 2016 89,327 miles

Front washers working but low on pressure

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

Nearside Front tyre worn smooth on outer edges

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

Fail 30 Nov 2016 89,318 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously obscured affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Nearside Front tyre worn smooth on outer edges

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

Pass 17 Dec 2015 83,114 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2014 71,170 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 14 Dec 2013 62,380 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nearside rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 23 Nov 2012 52,230 miles

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

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

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

slight play in nearside rear suspension bush

Pass 19 Dec 2011 44,037 miles

indicators emitting slight white light from bulbs

power steering pipe has misting of oil around joints

Pass 25 Nov 2010 39,817 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2009 34,604 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2008 32,044 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 Nov 2007 22,395 miles

Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

wipers smear

Pass 21 Dec 2006 12,446 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 PFJ is a 2004 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 PFJ, 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 PFJ is a 2004 BMW 116, first registered on 29 November 2004.

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