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GV54 VAK

2004 BMW 116

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

95,377 mi
Last recorded95,377 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW 11669,928 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV54 VAK
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 95,377 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides lower fronts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Electrical wiring insecure brake wear sensor not in pad (4.11 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Mar 2026 95,377 miles

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

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides lower fronts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Electrical wiring insecure brake wear sensor not in pad (4.11 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2025 88,249 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Mar 2024 83,011 miles

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 13 Feb 2023 78,682 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad worn close to wear indicator

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

Pass 4 Mar 2022 70,580 miles

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

Nearside front inner brake pad worn close to wear indicator

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 1 Mar 2021 68,397 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2020 66,538 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

fuel cap seal perishing

Pass 1 Mar 2019 63,764 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 1 Mar 2018 61,070 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 1 Mar 2017 59,088 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perished

child seat fitted in nsr

Pass 18 Feb 2016 51,859 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2015 48,093 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 16 Feb 2015 48,093 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 21 Feb 2014 44,222 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Feb 2013 40,202 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 23 Feb 2012 36,413 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2011 32,851 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 21 Feb 2011 32,851 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2010 29,938 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 20 Feb 2009 25,515 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2008 19,380 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside front tyre uneven wear

Nearside rear tyre uneven wear and worn on the legal wear limit

Pass 6 Mar 2007 15,029 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 VAK is a 2004 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 VAK, 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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GV54 VAK is a 2004 BMW 116, first registered on 3 December 2004.

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