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GV54 UXU

2004 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Feb 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

95,836 mi
Last recorded95,836 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW 11669,928 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 95,836 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2026 95,836 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 27 Feb 2025 91,924 miles

Rear wiper not working

Fail 24 Feb 2025 91,924 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Park brake travel long

Rear wiper not working

Pass 21 Feb 2024 85,719 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Slightly distorted (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slightly cracked/perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 24 Feb 2023 81,001 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2022 76,304 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2021 71,809 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2020 67,500 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2020 67,498 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 5 Feb 2019 66,451 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2018 65,149 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2017 63,831 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2016 61,606 miles

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded front and rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 Jan 2015 59,180 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2014 57,076 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2014 57,065 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 25 Jan 2013 54,836 miles

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

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

n/s/r tyre devoid of tread on inside edge

Pass 17 Feb 2012 52,506 miles

Offside front tyre bald on outer edge

Pass 18 Feb 2011 48,677 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Feb 2010 43,619 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2008 32,637 miles

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

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

front number plate delaminating

Pass 11 Dec 2007 24,791 miles

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

all tyres wearing on edges

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 UXU is a 2004 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 UXU, 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 UXU registered?

GV54 UXU is a 2004 BMW 116, first registered on 10 December 2004.

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