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ML54 VPG

2004 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2021
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

68,759 mi
Last recorded68,759 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2020
Typical for 2004 BMW 11669,928 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2020 68,759 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Jan 2019 58,479 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wear on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Jan 2018 47,989 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2017 41,501 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 41,269 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2016 41,267 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 5 Nov 2015 38,758 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2015 38,665 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Pass 21 Oct 2014 35,346 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

rear washer inop

Pass 21 Oct 2013 33,928 miles

front number plate cracked

nsr tyre low tread

Pass 23 Oct 2012 32,109 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2011 29,423 miles

front brake hoses cracking slightly

front number plate cracked but characters still readable

rear indicator bulbs slightly discoloured

Pass 28 Oct 2010 26,346 miles

Front number plate cracked but not likely to be misread

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

Pass 31 Oct 2009 23,864 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 21,633 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2007 19,512 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 VPG is a 2004 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 VPG, 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 VPG is a 2004 BMW 116, first registered on 15 October 2004.

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