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FV54 PYP

2004 BMW 116

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

123,845 mi
Last recorded123,845 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2019
Typical for 2004 BMW 11669,928 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV54 PYP
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2019 123,845 miles

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

Rear subframe corroded

Pass 30 Apr 2018 115,945 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear subframe rusty

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both front arm bushes (2.4.G.2)

Fail 26 Apr 2018 115,945 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear subframe rusty

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both front arm bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Apr 2017 104,543 miles

Nearside Front Rack end bent slightly

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

Fail 24 Apr 2017 104,543 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut worn and seriously weakened bearing tight (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Front Rack end bent slightly

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

Pass 3 May 2016 92,897 miles

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

Fail 30 Apr 2016 92,897 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front tyre splitting

Pass 15 Jan 2015 85,357 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2014 72,132 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 31 Jan 2013 62,790 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 17 Jan 2012 53,848 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2011 53,681 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2010 46,689 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2009 38,579 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2008 30,643 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2007 20,678 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 PYP is a 2004 BMW 116 in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 FV54 PYP, 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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FV54 PYP is a 2004 BMW 116, first registered on 24 December 2004.

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