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FL54 UFP

2004 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2021
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

118,347 mi
Last recorded118,347 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2020
Typical for 2004 BMW 11669,928 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL54 UFP
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2020 118,347 miles

all brake lights are working but in different holders. needs checking asap

Pass 12 Aug 2019 112,966 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened disc worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened disc worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front brake pads getting low

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

fuel cap seal splitting

Fail 9 Aug 2019 112,917 miles

Central Rear Seat belt anchorage loose center rear seatbelt not bolted into location (7.1.1 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low too low and too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened disc worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened disc worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front brake pads getting low

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

fuel cap seal splitting

Pass 14 Aug 2018 105,364 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2017 100,386 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2016 94,107 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2015 89,219 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2014 83,203 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Jul 2013 76,537 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Jul 2012 70,032 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fuel cap seal deteriorated

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 1 Jun 2012 69,223 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2011 61,212 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Aug 2011 61,212 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 59,981 miles

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

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

Pass 26 May 2010 51,246 miles
Fail 21 May 2010 51,139 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 May 2009 42,269 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 32,840 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2007 23,778 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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FL54 UFP is a 2004 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 FL54 UFP, 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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FL54 UFP is a 2004 BMW 116, first registered on 27 September 2004.

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