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MW54 URN

2004 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2023
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

148,014 mi
Last recorded148,014 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2022
Typical for 2004 BMW 11669,928 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW54 URN
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2022 148,014 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Mar 2021 147,012 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2020 146,190 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2020 146,190 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2019 144,562 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2018 142,837 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2017 139,729 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 134,048 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2015 128,420 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2014 119,836 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 110,835 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 101,616 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 23 Mar 2011 95,317 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 87,594 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 26 Mar 2009 81,134 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 26 Mar 2008 76,591 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 URN 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 93.8%.

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 URN, 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 URN is a 2004 BMW 116, first registered on 24 December 2004.

Is MW54 URN safe to buy?

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