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FL54 UGP

2004 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

156,860 mi
Last recorded156,860 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2018
Typical for 2004 BMW 11669,928 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2018 156,860 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all metal brake pipes from rubber flexible hoses have slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material metal pipe from rubber flexible hose has slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

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

undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Dec 2017 149,155 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2017 149,154 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2016 139,251 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Offside and nearside front (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 7 Jan 2016 127,274 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2016 127,272 miles

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

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 23 Jan 2015 110,615 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2014 99,483 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2013 88,308 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2012 74,016 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2011 59,097 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2011 59,085 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2010 44,493 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2010 44,493 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Jan 2009 34,131 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2008 23,180 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2007 23,173 miles

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

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 UGP 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 70.6%.

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 FL54 UGP, 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 FL54 UGP registered?

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

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The MOT history for FL54 UGP shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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