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FG54 FPU

2004 BMW 116

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2022
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

37,442 mi
Last recorded37,442 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2021
Typical for 2004 BMW 11669,928 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG54 FPU
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2021 37,442 miles

Offside Rear chassis corroded and weak

Rear subframe frame brackets corroded and holed

front exhaust bolts corroded away

Pass 14 Sep 2020 35,452 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Inner wall perished

both rear body to subframe brackets corroded and holled plus weak

Fail 10 Sep 2020 35,443 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Inner wall perished

both rear body to subframe brackets corroded and holled plus weak

Pass 11 Sep 2019 32,043 miles

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

Fail 11 Sep 2019 32,041 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 11 Sep 2018 28,337 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2018 28,337 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2017 27,616 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2016 26,524 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 24,798 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 5 Sep 2014 23,058 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 21,381 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust to manifold securing nuts heavily coroded

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 Sep 2012 19,566 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Sep 2012 19,566 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 17,551 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 15,972 miles

heavey tyre wear on inner + outer edges of both front tyres

Pass 7 Sep 2009 14,057 miles

nearside front tyre worn to 2mm on inner and outer edge

Pass 11 Sep 2008 12,052 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 10,209 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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FG54 FPU is a 2004 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 FG54 FPU, 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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FG54 FPU is a 2004 BMW 116, first registered on 1 October 2004.

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