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FT54 EEP

2004 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

112,301 mi
Last recorded112,301 miles
Recorded on11 May 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW 11669,928 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT54 EEP
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 May 2025 112,301 miles

Front Macpherson strut ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both n/s o/s (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 16 May 2024 108,741 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2024 108,659 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low both fronts (4.1.2 (a))

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both fronts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak both fronts (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn bolt loose (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both rears (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect both rears (5.3.2 (d))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both fronts cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all suspension arm bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2023 102,215 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Mar 2022 96,961 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 3 Mar 2022 96,651 miles

Electronic braking system warning device indicates a fault (1.7 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 215/40/18 Z (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

parking sensor fault light on dash

Pass 27 Mar 2021 93,525 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2021 93,525 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Pass 2 Apr 2020 91,291 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2019 87,771 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2018 85,443 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2018 85,443 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported mounting adrift (7.1.1)

Front exhaust manifold nuts corroded away/missing

Pass 9 Feb 2017 80,342 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2017 80,342 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 23 Feb 2016 76,237 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 20 Feb 2016 76,236 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

All tyres cracked

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

OSR tyre has a screw/nail in the tread

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2015 73,069 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake pipe plastic coatings swollen

Pass 21 Mar 2014 70,133 miles

Plastic coated brake pipes swollen in places suggest more thorough investigation.

Pass 28 Mar 2013 66,934 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2012 63,047 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2011 58,740 miles

osf brake pipe corroded under plastic unable to full inspect

Fail 18 Feb 2011 58,740 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

osf brake pipe corroded under plastic unable to full inspect

Pass 15 Mar 2010 56,802 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 46,505 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 35,696 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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FT54 EEP is a 2004 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 FT54 EEP, 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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FT54 EEP is a 2004 BMW 116, first registered on 31 December 2004.

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