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MT54 FTO

2004 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

100,563 mi
Last recorded100,563 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2019
Typical for 2004 BMW 11669,928 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT54 FTO
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2019 100,563 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jul 2018 96,661 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2018 96,662 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 2 X WIPER (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak ENGINE ()

Pass 26 May 2017 95,333 miles
Fail 26 May 2017 95,333 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 May 2016 90,346 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2015 80,450 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2014 74,827 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Fail 23 Jan 2014 74,827 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 4 Mar 2013 69,840 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 56,608 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2012 56,608 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Feb 2011 48,346 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2010 43,795 miles

brake fluid warning light on level ok

Pass 4 Feb 2009 34,052 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 26,620 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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MT54 FTO is a 2004 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 MT54 FTO, 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 MT54 FTO registered?

MT54 FTO is a 2004 BMW 116, first registered on 18 November 2004.

Is MT54 FTO safe to buy?

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