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GV54 UYG

2004 BMW 116

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

144,834 mi
Last recorded144,834 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW 11669,928 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV54 UYG
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 144,834 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2024 135,715 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Oct 2024 135,713 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2023 129,817 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2023 129,809 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 23 Jun 2022 123,918 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2021 117,147 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Jul 2021 117,147 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2020 112,626 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2019 105,533 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2018 100,255 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2016 95,301 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2015 92,333 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2014 90,100 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2013 85,813 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2013 85,813 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2012 75,106 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2011 62,473 miles

fuel cap seal poor

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

offside headlamp aim on upper limit

offside rear mud flap loose

slight binding at rear wheels

uneven rise and fall between rear brakes

windscreen damaged

Pass 6 Dec 2010 51,175 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2009 40,989 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2008 31,148 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2007 24,275 miles

sideskirts fitted so unable to fully inspect sills

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 UYG is a 2004 BMW 116 in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 UYG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GV54 UYG registered?

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

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