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L15 ROF

2004 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

129,786 mi
Last recorded129,786 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW 11669,928 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL15 ROF
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 129,786 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing off side front and near side rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view zone b less then 10mm (3.2 (a) (i))

bonnet catch corroded

rear suspension areas and components corroded

Fail 31 Mar 2023 129,759 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Electronic braking system warning device indicates a fault (1.7 (b))

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp missing (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both front suspension arms on the rear of the car have excessive play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2021 119,472 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2021 119,472 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Jul 2020 111,842 miles

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

Fail 30 Jul 2020 111,842 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 22 Jun 2020 111,069 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick inner pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported held with cable tie (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

bonnet cable sticking, had to help cable to release to close bonnet

Pass 25 Mar 2019 104,190 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 26 Mar 2018 97,611 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 93,758 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2016 83,762 miles

Both front tyres worn low on outer edge

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Jun 2015 70,325 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2015 70,325 miles

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

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

nsf brake pad senser not conected

Pass 20 Jun 2014 58,254 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Jun 2013 47,630 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 43,560 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2011 33,013 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 29,581 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2010 27,820 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2009 22,905 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2008 17,804 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 13 Nov 2007 12,978 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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L15 ROF is a 2004 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 L15 ROF, 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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L15 ROF is a 2004 BMW 116, first registered on 10 December 2004.

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