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GY54 PYU

2004 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

101,425 mi
Last recorded101,425 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2018
Typical for 2004 BMW 11669,928 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY54 PYU
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2018 101,425 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 86,290 miles

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

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

general under body corrosion

Fail 13 May 2017 86,136 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

general under body corrosion

Pass 17 May 2016 75,724 miles

engine cover and undertrays fitted

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

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear exhaust not in rubber mount

battery loose

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (3.5.1i)

Fail 16 May 2016 75,721 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Wheel bolt(s) missing all 4 wheels (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear exhaust not in rubber mount

battery loose

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (3.5.1i)

engine cover and undertrays fitted

Pass 11 Dec 2014 69,686 miles

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

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 10 Dec 2013 61,835 miles

Nearside front shock absorber has a slight fluid leak

Fail 2 Dec 2013 61,821 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside front shock absorber has a slight fluid leak

Pass 9 Nov 2012 42,809 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 30 Nov 2011 45,919 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2011 45,919 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

both front tyres badly worn on outer edges indicating adjustment required

Pass 22 Oct 2010 38,786 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2009 34,030 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2008 28,788 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2008 28,787 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

anti skid lamp on

Pass 17 Oct 2007 23,268 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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GY54 PYU is a 2004 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 GY54 PYU, 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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GY54 PYU is a 2004 BMW 116, first registered on 23 October 2004.

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