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MT54 WRC

2004 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

102,151 mi
Last recorded102,151 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2020
Typical for 2004 BMW 11669,928 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2020 102,151 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2019 90,672 miles

underbody covering didn't allow full inspection for corrosion and leaks.

Pass 16 Apr 2018 87,374 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2018 87,374 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 18 Mar 2017 85,150 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front tyre side wall cracked

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

under covers fitted

Pass 17 Mar 2016 83,306 miles

Under trays fitted

Fail 17 Mar 2016 83,306 miles

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

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

Under trays fitted

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Mar 2015 75,045 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2015 75,044 miles

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

Nearside Front 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)

Steering lock fails to engage (2.1.4b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Mar 2014 67,027 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Mar 2014 67,027 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2013 61,346 miles

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

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

Nearside Inner Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 22 Mar 2013 61,341 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2012 56,191 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 Mar 2012 56,180 miles

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

debries under bonnet

speed recorda in opp

Pass 17 Feb 2011 50,808 miles

Both rear tyres close to minimum legal requirement

Front and rear brake discs worn

Front inner brake pads low

Pass 5 Feb 2010 44,361 miles

all brake discs have slight wear and corrosion

o/s/r inner tyre edge worn

Pass 24 Sep 2009 41,400 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2008 32,771 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2008 32,771 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Sep 2007 24,289 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 WRC is a 2004 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WRC, 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 WRC is a 2004 BMW 116, first registered on 24 September 2004.

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