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GL54 UHV

2004 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

105,253 mi
Last recorded105,253 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2019
Typical for 2004 BMW 11669,928 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL54 UHV
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2019 105,253 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 98,336 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2017 94,370 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2016 89,276 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both but offside front inner edge worn to 0mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 1 Feb 2016 89,276 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both but offside front inner edge worn to 0mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 14 Feb 2015 84,729 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Feb 2014 80,096 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 22 Feb 2014 80,096 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2013 75,668 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2012 69,885 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2011 64,058 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 55,530 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2010 55,530 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Jan 2009 37,291 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2008 25,941 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 UHV is a 2004 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 UHV, 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 GL54 UHV registered?

GL54 UHV is a 2004 BMW 116, first registered on 24 December 2004.

Is GL54 UHV safe to buy?

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