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GL54 EUM

2004 BMW 116

Blue Diesel 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2021
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

140,676 mi
Last recorded140,676 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2020
Typical for 2004 BMW 11669,928 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL54 EUM
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2020 140,676 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured all (4.4.3 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 May 2019 116,624 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 23 May 2019 116,624 miles

Offside Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Apr 2018 113,687 miles

Under trays fitted

Pass 15 Mar 2017 111,120 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2016 108,223 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 104,106 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2014 100,538 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Aug 2012 94,166 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2011 90,335 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2010 86,397 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 82,758 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2009 81,650 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 24 Jun 2008 63,875 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2007 47,185 miles

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

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 EUM is a 2004 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 EUM, 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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GL54 EUM is a 2004 BMW 116, first registered on 23 November 2004.

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