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MW54 TYA

2004 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2023
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

114,304 mi
Last recorded114,304 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2022
Typical for 2004 BMW 11669,928 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW54 TYA
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2022 114,304 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Nov 2021 79,597 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 12 Nov 2021 79,597 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened Lower and upper arm damage (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2020 78,687 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Apr 2019 75,606 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 11 Apr 2019 75,606 miles

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

Headlamp not working on main beam both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Position lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.2.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2018 72,532 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 30 Mar 2017 69,133 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 65,589 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2016 64,816 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2015 61,644 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2014 58,432 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2013 55,007 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2013 54,998 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 14 Jan 2012 51,190 miles

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

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

both front tyres cracking on tread wall

nearside rear brake discs slightly scored

nearside rear tyre feathering on edges and cracking on tread wall

offside rear tyre feathering on edges and cracking on tread wall

Pass 15 Jan 2011 46,035 miles

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

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

both rear brake discs slightly scored

nearside rear tyre feathering on edges and cracking on tread wall

offside rear tyre feathering on inner edge

Pass 25 Jan 2010 41,246 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 20 Jan 2009 36,292 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

due for service

Pass 28 Jan 2008 32,028 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 27,993 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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MW54 TYA is a 2004 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 MW54 TYA, 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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MW54 TYA is a 2004 BMW 116, first registered on 22 December 2004.

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