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MA54 OEK

2004 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

113,942 mi
Last recorded113,942 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2019
Typical for 2004 BMW 11669,928 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA54 OEK
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2019 113,942 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2018 107,276 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Dec 2017 102,305 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured nearside and offside (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit nearside and offside (4.1.E.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside wiper smearing

steering lock has intermittent fault

undertrays and engine covers fitted

Pass 8 Aug 2016 90,331 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Jul 2016 90,113 miles

Steering lock fails to engage (2.1.4b)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 27 Jul 2015 85,647 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2014 77,365 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2013 72,919 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2012 67,310 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2011 60,903 miles

Oil leak

osf tyre shoulder worn inner

Fail 22 Jan 2011 60,695 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak

osf tyre shoulder worn inner

Fail 30 Jan 2010 48,049 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

alloys scuffs damage nsr wheel arch area

power steer hose shows sighns of weep of fluid. recommend attention required soon.

small movement nsr upper wishbone link rod

wash jet rear broken

Pass 30 Jan 2010 48,049 miles

alloys scuffs damage nsr wheel arch area

power steer hose shows sighns of weep of fluid. recommend attention required soon.

small movement nsr upper wishbone link rod

wash jet rear broken

Pass 9 Dec 2008 37,031 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Sep 2007 24,896 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)

both front tyres worn on inner and outer edges

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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MA54 OEK is a 2004 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 MA54 OEK, 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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MA54 OEK is a 2004 BMW 116, first registered on 29 September 2004.

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