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MA54 VFZ

2004 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2024
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

156,974 mi
Last recorded156,974 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2023
Typical for 2004 BMW 11669,928 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA54 VFZ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2023 156,974 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2022 154,187 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2021 151,948 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner . (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Jan 2020 150,526 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2019 144,716 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2017 142,247 miles

Front Oil leak ENGINE ()

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

Pass 21 Nov 2016 136,858 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2016 136,858 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 16 Nov 2015 119,503 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2015 118,986 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Fail 29 Nov 2014 107,096 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Offside Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 29 Nov 2014 107,096 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 19 Nov 2013 101,848 miles

small surface cracks on both front brake flexies.

Fail 18 Nov 2013 101,847 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

near side front tyre has two small cuts in tread no cord showing.

small surface cracks on both front brake flexies.

Pass 16 Nov 2012 91,412 miles

near side and off sides front brake flexies have small surface cracks.

slight play in near side rear top inner link rod.

Pass 1 Dec 2011 80,745 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2010 66,148 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2009 45,007 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 44,979 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 40,373 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2007 29,770 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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MA54 VFZ is a 2004 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 VFZ, 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 VFZ is a 2004 BMW 116, first registered on 27 September 2004.

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