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PE54 ORH

2004 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Feb 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

135,495 mi
Last recorded135,495 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW 11669,928 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE54 ORH
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 135,495 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2025 125,437 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2024 118,442 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH sides rear upper arms slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2023 113,182 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2023 113,182 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Dec 2021 108,648 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 10 Dec 2020 106,103 miles

offside front pads very low

Pass 19 Jun 2019 97,336 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2018 90,830 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2018 90,830 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2016 89,536 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre slightly out of shape

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Fail 21 Oct 2016 89,535 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated flexi has cords showing (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre slightly out of shape

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 13 Nov 2015 85,528 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 31 Oct 2015 85,508 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Oct 2014 79,044 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Sep 2013 73,876 miles

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

Fail 25 Sep 2013 73,875 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 6 Oct 2012 60,264 miles

screw in n/s/r tyre

Pass 7 Oct 2011 46,044 miles

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

underside inspection limited due to guards/shields fitted

Pass 1 Oct 2010 40,415 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 34,089 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2008 28,656 miles

outer edges of both front tyres getting worn.

Pass 21 Sep 2007 21,113 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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PE54 ORH 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 78.3%.

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 PE54 ORH, 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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PE54 ORH is a 2004 BMW 116, first registered on 21 September 2004.

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