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GL54 UAH

2004 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2025
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

188,087 mi
Last recorded188,087 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2024
Typical for 2004 BMW 11669,928 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL54 UAH
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2024 188,087 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2023 178,094 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Jan 2023 178,094 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2022 169,321 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2021 164,807 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front headlamp lens has a slight crack

Rear bumper slightly damaged

bonnet handle slightly insecure

Pass 28 Jun 2019 150,526 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe coating blistering (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 28 Jun 2018 134,080 miles

n/s/f tyre down to 2.3mm

o/s/f and n/s/f brake hoses rubber starting to split

service light on

Pass 3 Jul 2017 120,831 miles

off side front tyre worn on outter edge 205/55/16 rft

slight oil leak from rear diff

Pass 11 Jan 2016 101,825 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2015 82,547 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2014 75,563 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2013 73,139 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2012 66,799 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2011 61,162 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Jan 2011 61,162 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2009 55,699 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 52,713 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2007 40,327 miles

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

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 UAH is a 2004 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 UAH, 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 UAH is a 2004 BMW 116, first registered on 17 December 2004.

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