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FV54 MYZ

2004 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

106,071 mi
Last recorded106,071 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2020
Typical for 2004 BMW 11669,928 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV54 MYZ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2020 106,071 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2018 105,109 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2018 105,014 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2017 95,444 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2017 95,444 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 16 Feb 2017 57,140 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2016 87,171 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2016 87,171 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Apr 2015 76,518 miles

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 Apr 2015 76,079 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Apr 2014 65,821 miles

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

Fail 24 Mar 2014 65,821 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 8 Mar 2013 60,023 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2013 60,023 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Pass 27 Feb 2012 54,679 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 49,054 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 44,480 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2009 34,000 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Feb 2009 34,000 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2008 28,222 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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FV54 MYZ is a 2004 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 FV54 MYZ, 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 FV54 MYZ registered?

FV54 MYZ is a 2004 BMW 116, first registered on 25 November 2004.

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