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MK54 OTN

2004 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2015
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

176,096 mi
Last recorded176,096 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2014
Typical for 2004 BMW 11669,928 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK54 OTN
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Fail 4 Aug 2014 176,096 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Aug 2014 176,096 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2013 165,883 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2013 165,715 miles

Steering lock fails to engage (2.1.4b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 11 Jul 2012 144,767 miles

advise air bag light on

advise brake warning light on

advise front b/discs lipped & worn

advise front b/pads getting low

advise traction control light on

Fail 11 Jul 2012 144,767 miles

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

advise air bag light on

advise brake warning light on

advise front b/discs lipped & worn

advise front b/pads getting low

advise traction control light on

Pass 7 Jul 2011 125,444 miles

brake warning light on

o/s/r brake pad warning wire broken

Fail 14 May 2010 106,556 miles

Front reg plate slightly damaged

Handbrake warning light on

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 May 2010 106,556 miles

Front reg plate slightly damaged

Handbrake warning light on

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

Pass 30 Apr 2009 87,138 miles

Brake warning light on

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

Fail 28 Apr 2009 87,000 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake warning light on

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2008 64,923 miles

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 4 Mar 2008 64,923 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

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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MK54 OTN is a 2004 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 MK54 OTN, 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 MK54 OTN registered?

MK54 OTN is a 2004 BMW 116, first registered on 22 September 2004.

Is MK54 OTN safe to buy?

The MOT history for MK54 OTN shows 13 tests with a 53.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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