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MT54 VMK

2004 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

164,352 mi
Last recorded164,352 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW 11669,928 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT54 VMK
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2025 164,352 miles

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

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Both sides (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2024 161,436 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2023 153,476 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Jun 2023 153,476 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 1 Jul 2022 136,893 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively bothside front inner face. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin bothside front inner face worn very thin. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner and outer wall, and inner shoulder badly worn. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Jul 2021 113,446 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides should be replaced (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material near felxi pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer/ inner wall marginal pass ( should be replaced) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear X3 rear seat belts can not be inspected (seats are folded)

Fail 7 Jul 2021 113,446 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides should be replaced (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material near felxi pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer/ inner wall marginal pass ( should be replaced) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear X3 rear seat belts can not be inspected (seats are folded)

Pass 25 Jul 2019 113,322 miles

Front TPMS light indicates tyre pressure imbalance

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Jul 2018 110,070 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205 55 16 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205 55 16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205 55 16 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Jul 2018 110,070 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205 55 16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205 55 16 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205 55 16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205 55 16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Jun 2017 100,847 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2016 92,762 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 27 Jul 2015 85,680 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 Jul 2015 85,680 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 25 Nov 2014 79,374 miles

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

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

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

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Pass 5 Nov 2013 66,717 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Nov 2012 54,360 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2011 46,807 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2010 24,387 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 21,848 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 14,593 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2008 7,331 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2007 5,601 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 VMK is a 2004 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 MT54 VMK, 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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MT54 VMK is a 2004 BMW 116, first registered on 23 September 2004.

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