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GW04 EKY

2004 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2024
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

95,839 mi
Last recorded95,839 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2023
Typical for 2004 BMW 11669,928 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGW04 EKY
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2023 95,839 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2022 86,696 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2021 70,864 miles
Pass 13 May 2020 64,479 miles
Fail 12 May 2020 64,479 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Aug 2019 61,958 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2018 57,729 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2018 57,729 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Aug 2017 53,034 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2016 47,976 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre outer edge worn

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

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

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

Offside Front tyre outer edge worn

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

Pass 7 Aug 2015 41,773 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2014 36,056 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2013 30,908 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2013 30,908 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Aug 2012 24,491 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)

Pass 15 Aug 2011 18,226 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2010 15,787 miles

All 4 tyres have deep cracks in the treads

Pass 29 Jul 2009 14,528 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2008 13,172 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2007 10,964 miles

plastic outer cover sills fitted. † †large plastic undertrays fitted

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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GW04 EKY is a 2004 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 GW04 EKY, 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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GW04 EKY is a 2004 BMW 116, first registered on 19 August 2004.

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