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FP54 SVE

2004 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

114,245 mi
Last recorded114,245 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2021
Typical for 2004 BMW 11669,928 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP54 SVE
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2021 114,245 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 28 Oct 2021 114,245 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 27 Oct 2020 112,289 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Oct 2020 112,289 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2019 110,816 miles

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

Offside Brake hose slightly deteriorated and nearside front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Brake hose slightly deteriorated and nearside front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Apr 2018 107,839 miles

under trays fitted

Fail 23 Apr 2018 107,839 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

under trays fitted

Pass 26 Apr 2017 104,312 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both fronts slight cracking (3.6.B.4d)

front brake discs corroded

near side front link rod beat

Fail 25 Apr 2017 104,312 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Registration plate lamp not working both (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (8.2.3)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both fronts slight cracking (3.6.B.4d)

front brake discs corroded

near side front link rod beat

Pass 19 Apr 2016 101,910 miles

both front flexible brake hose are perished

corrosion to exhaust

front brake discs are badly worn and corroded

front brake pads getting low

front wipers are smearing

oil leak

undertray fitted

Pass 31 Mar 2015 94,782 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 7 Apr 2014 84,171 miles

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

offside wiper smearing slightly

Pass 19 Apr 2013 72,635 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2012 56,217 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 48,827 miles

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

Fail 15 Feb 2011 48,826 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 22 Feb 2010 36,923 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 26,533 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2008 13,811 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2007 12,421 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 SVE is a 2004 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FP54 SVE, 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 SVE is a 2004 BMW 116, first registered on 5 November 2004.

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