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GL54 AWY

2004 BMW 116

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

99,934 mi
Last recorded99,934 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW 11669,928 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL54 AWY
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 99,934 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2024 90,982 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2023 82,790 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2022 73,336 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated perished going to calliper (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm 205 55 r 16 91 v run flat type (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated perished going to calliper (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both outer pads 2mm estimated and the osr inner pad wear sensor is close to disk surface (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

both front tyres have wear on shoulders

undertrays fitted

Pass 19 Oct 2021 59,715 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2020 49,906 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

rear view mirror glass slightly distorted but still able to see view to rear of vehicle

Pass 1 Nov 2019 38,381 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2018 23,633 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2017 23,084 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2016 21,000 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 14 Oct 2015 20,364 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2014 18,200 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2013 16,317 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 15,456 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2012 15,456 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2011 14,608 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 2 Jul 2010 13,738 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 12,070 miles

offside rear tyre has small cut outer wall

Pass 14 Jul 2008 9,922 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 8,614 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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GL54 AWY is a 2004 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 GL54 AWY, 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 GL54 AWY registered?

GL54 AWY is a 2004 BMW 116, first registered on 13 November 2004.

Is GL54 AWY safe to buy?

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