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MF54 ONG

2004 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2022
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

122,719 mi
Last recorded122,719 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2021
Typical for 2004 BMW 11669,928 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2021 122,719 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2019 117,277 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 21 Dec 2019 117,277 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 2 Jul 2018 110,916 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 105,045 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 103,351 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 100,660 miles

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

Fail 3 Mar 2015 100,854 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Passenger's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Feb 2014 94,038 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 91,789 miles

Airbag light on

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

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

Fail 8 Mar 2013 91,789 miles

Airbag light on

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

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2012 78,240 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2012 78,240 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Sep 2010 65,812 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

o/s/f tyre wear on inner edge

unable to see rear pads may be wearing thin

Fail 8 Sep 2010 65,810 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

o/s/f tyre wear on inner edge

unable to see rear pads may be wearing thin

Pass 6 Mar 2009 41,751 miles

brake warning light stays on in dash

tyre warning light stays on in dash.

Pass 29 Nov 2007 30,827 miles

engine undertray fitted

nearside front inner wheel rim dented

plastic outer sill covers fitted

plastic undertrays fitted over the majority of the vehicle underside

tyre run flat indicator illuminated

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 ONG is a 2004 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 MF54 ONG, 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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MF54 ONG is a 2004 BMW 116, first registered on 23 September 2004.

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