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FP54 VGK

2004 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2020
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

103,850 mi
Last recorded103,850 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2019
Typical for 2004 BMW 11669,928 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2019 103,850 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2018 96,570 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 90,456 miles

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

Fail 28 Mar 2017 90,391 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2016 69,113 miles

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

Fail 26 Feb 2016 69,113 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2015 57,136 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust bracket brocken at rear

Pass 21 Mar 2014 52,745 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2013 49,228 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2012 45,877 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Feb 2011 42,676 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2010 39,345 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 36,337 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2009 35,779 miles

Nearside Inner Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Inner Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 24 Jan 2008 29,645 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2007 25,882 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 VGK is a 2004 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 VGK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FP54 VGK registered?

FP54 VGK is a 2004 BMW 116, first registered on 18 November 2004.

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The MOT history for FP54 VGK shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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