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MF54 AUR

2004 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2014
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

912,289 mi
Last recorded912,289 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2013
Typical for 2004 BMW 11669,928 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF54 AUR
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2013 912,289 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 64,458 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2010 64,458 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 15 Aug 2009 35,313 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2008 29,396 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Nov 2007 24,054 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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MF54 AUR is a 2004 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 MF54 AUR, 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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What year was MF54 AUR registered?

MF54 AUR is a 2004 BMW 116, first registered on 1 September 2004.

Is MF54 AUR safe to buy?

The MOT history for MF54 AUR shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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