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MW54 VTV

2004 BMW 116

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests19 (19 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

61,633 mi
Last recorded61,633 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW 11669,928 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW54 VTV
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

19 pass
Pass 6 Mar 2026 61,633 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2025 59,827 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2024 58,830 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2023 58,743 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2022 58,699 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2020 58,653 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2019 58,577 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2018 58,032 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2017 57,192 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2016 91,501 miles

undertrays hiding some underbody items

Pass 24 Nov 2015 56,097 miles

undertrays fitted hiding some underbody items

Pass 1 Dec 2014 54,112 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Oct 2013 51,274 miles

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

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

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

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

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

nearside rear tyre tread depth at 3mm and slightly perished on outer edge

offside front tyre wearing on outer edge

offside rear tyre tread depth is at 3mm and worn smooth on inner edge advise replacement

Pass 11 Oct 2012 49,662 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2011 44,104 miles

steering feels slightly heavy and is slow to return to centre

Pass 18 Oct 2010 37,070 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2009 31,796 miles

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)

Pass 13 Oct 2008 24,618 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

n/s/f & o/s/f tyres worn on outer edges.

Pass 26 Nov 2007 18,877 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 VTV is a 2004 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 VTV, 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 MW54 VTV registered?

MW54 VTV is a 2004 BMW 116, first registered on 15 December 2004.

Is MW54 VTV safe to buy?

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