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ML54 VOH

2004 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2021
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

103,495 mi
Last recorded103,495 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2020
Typical for 2004 BMW 11669,928 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2020 103,495 miles

Drive belt worn, but not excessively alternator belt (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective both front (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Oct 2020 103,495 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust system insecure down pipe nuts rusted away (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Drive belt worn, but not excessively alternator belt (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective both front (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2019 90,261 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face corroding (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Oct 2019 90,261 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated split to canvas (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated split to canvas (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leaking excessively from engine dripping on to exhaust (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face corroding (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2018 74,242 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2018 74,226 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp with fog lamp on (4.3.3 (b))

Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing bolt (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing bolt (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp with fog lamp on (4.3.3 (b))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

t p m lamp on

Pass 25 Sep 2017 69,107 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 22 Sep 2017 69,107 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Nearside Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Lower Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Lower Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 22 Sep 2016 56,287 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 22 Sep 2016 56,287 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Oil leak ()

Pass 25 Sep 2015 48,810 miles

tps light on

Fail 24 Sep 2015 48,810 miles

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)

tps light on

Pass 24 Sep 2014 41,404 miles

Advise dash warning light on

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

Pass 18 Sep 2013 34,310 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2012 31,276 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 21,901 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

offside rear tyre perishing

Fail 14 May 2010 21,901 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

offside rear tyre perishing

Pass 20 Feb 2009 7,842 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2008 7,622 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2007 6,543 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Nov 2007 6,543 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 VOH is a 2004 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 ML54 VOH, 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 VOH is a 2004 BMW 116, first registered on 5 November 2004.

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