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ML54 ULP

2004 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2024
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

145,194 mi
Last recorded145,194 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2023
Typical for 2004 BMW 11669,928 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML54 ULP
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2023 145,194 miles

Central Front undertray fitted

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust system corroded

Pass 2 Mar 2022 136,726 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Vehicle fitted with under tray and engine covers

Fail 2 Mar 2022 136,726 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Vehicle fitted with under tray and engine covers

Pass 5 Mar 2021 129,120 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2020 114,693 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2019 107,523 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2018 99,434 miles

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

plastic undercovers fitted

Pass 20 May 2017 94,470 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 May 2016 87,564 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2015 121,527 miles

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

Fail 1 Jun 2015 121,527 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Fail 16 May 2014 70,747 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2014 70,747 miles
Fail 11 May 2013 63,903 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 May 2013 63,903 miles

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

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

Pass 1 May 2012 56,951 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2011 51,084 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)

Pass 17 May 2010 45,719 miles

Both front brake flexihoses perished

O/s/r tyre wearing low

Pass 8 May 2009 37,544 miles

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

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

brake warning light staying on

Pass 12 Mar 2008 29,891 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2007 29,010 miles

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

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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ML54 ULP is a 2004 BMW 116 in Blue 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 ML54 ULP, 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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ML54 ULP is a 2004 BMW 116, first registered on 10 November 2004.

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