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ML54 VMP

2004 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

113,141 mi
Last recorded113,141 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2020
Typical for 2004 BMW 11669,928 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML54 VMP
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2020 113,141 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2019 108,809 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2019 108,763 miles

Emissions oxygen sensor obviously defective (8.2.1.1 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2018 96,258 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2017 94,541 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2016 88,550 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Oct 2016 88,525 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2015 81,667 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2015 81,667 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2014 75,183 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 1 Nov 2013 70,156 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2013 70,181 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2012 63,298 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2011 59,983 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2010 55,232 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 50,479 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 45,549 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2007 37,868 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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ML54 VMP is a 2004 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 VMP, 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 VMP is a 2004 BMW 116, first registered on 6 December 2004.

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