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GU54 XKL

2004 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2025
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

101,605 mi
Last recorded101,605 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2024
Typical for 2004 BMW 11669,928 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU54 XKL
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2024 101,605 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2024 101,605 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Jan 2023 95,766 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front fog light is insecure

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component reservoir (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 17 Jan 2023 95,766 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front fog light is insecure

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component reservoir (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 23 Mar 2022 91,221 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Jul 2020 79,408 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 8 May 2019 70,134 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2018 69,829 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2018 69,810 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2016 51,215 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front hoses (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 17 Sep 2015 40,175 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2015 40,170 miles

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

warning light on dash

Pass 19 Dec 2012 36,497 miles

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

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

brake warning light on on dash

Pass 29 Dec 2011 32,207 miles

brake pad warning light on

Fail 29 Dec 2011 32,198 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

brake pad warning light on

front brake discs lipped

Pass 8 Jan 2010 23,550 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2009 19,125 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2008 14,960 miles

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

offside front tyre down to 1mm on outer edge

side skirt fitted.Unable to inspect sills

Pass 10 Jan 2007 9,605 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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GU54 XKL is a 2004 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 GU54 XKL, 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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GU54 XKL is a 2004 BMW 116, first registered on 21 September 2004.

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