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FP54 SVC

2004 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

144,018 mi
Last recorded144,018 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2017
Typical for 2004 BMW 11669,928 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP54 SVC
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2017 144,018 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 29 Oct 2016 132,726 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2016 132,726 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 31 Oct 2015 122,747 miles

Offside Front Inner Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel tie rod (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Oct 2014 113,045 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 18 Feb 2014 106,320 miles

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

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

Offside Outer Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Outer Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

both rear tyres wearing inner edges

Pass 7 Feb 2013 102,441 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2012 94,595 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2012 94,595 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Feb 2011 78,769 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2010 62,950 miles

Brake Warning Light On

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

Front Number Plate Damaged

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

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2009 46,267 miles

Slight Cut In Tread Offside Rear Tyre

Fail 11 Feb 2009 46,267 miles

Slight Cut In Tread Offside Rear Tyre

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Feb 2008 30,936 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2007 11,325 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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FP54 SVC is a 2004 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FP54 SVC, 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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FP54 SVC is a 2004 BMW 116, first registered on 2 November 2004.

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