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GV54 OBW

2004 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2018
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

93,337 mi
Last recorded93,337 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2017
Typical for 2004 BMW 11669,928 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV54 OBW
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2017 93,337 miles

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

Fuel cap sealing washer slightly deteriorated

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Under tray fitted

Pass 21 Jan 2016 84,968 miles

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 5 Feb 2015 68,299 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 10 Feb 2014 62,213 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 18 Dec 2012 56,698 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2011 51,618 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2010 44,683 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2010 44,683 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 29 Dec 2009 36,765 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)

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)

Pass 22 Dec 2008 28,769 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2007 21,400 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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GV54 OBW is a 2004 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 GV54 OBW, 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 GV54 OBW registered?

GV54 OBW is a 2004 BMW 116, first registered on 29 December 2004.

Is GV54 OBW safe to buy?

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