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PF54 AWM

2004 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

124,729 mi
Last recorded124,729 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2023
Typical for 2004 BMW 11669,928 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF54 AWM
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2023 124,729 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside inner steering arm has slight play

Pass 19 Jan 2022 121,404 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Jan 2022 121,381 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Dec 2020 114,122 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play steering rack arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust bracket broken but exhaust still secure

Pass 17 Jan 2020 109,333 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2019 102,272 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2017 93,873 miles

n/s/f brake flexi hose has slightly cracking on outer rubber pipe

o/s/f brake flexi hose has slightly cracking on outer rubber pipe

slight oil leaks misting of oils on front and sides of engine

Fail 10 Nov 2017 93,873 miles

Nearside Front brake caliper securing device loose lower caliper bolt (3.5.1j)

n/s/f brake flexi hose has slightly cracking on outer rubber pipe

o/s/f brake flexi hose has slightly cracking on outer rubber pipe

slight oil leaks misting of oils on front and sides of engine

Pass 3 Nov 2016 84,363 miles

o/s/r tyre approaching wear markers

oil leak

very slight play in o/s/r upper track control arm inner bush

Fail 3 Nov 2016 84,353 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm cords showing on inner edges of tread (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

o/s/r tyre approaching wear markers

oil leak

very slight play in o/s/r upper track control arm inner bush

Pass 3 Nov 2015 76,138 miles

n/s/r tyre on legal limit today

o/s/r upper track control arm inner pin and bush has very slight play

slight oil leak at rear of engine possible rear crank seal

Pass 7 Oct 2014 68,129 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2013 61,883 miles

Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 24 Oct 2013 61,741 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Sep 2012 55,021 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2011 47,719 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2010 40,119 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2010 40,119 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 31,657 miles

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

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

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 17 Sep 2008 27,458 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 21,823 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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PF54 AWM 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 76.2%.

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 PF54 AWM, 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 PF54 AWM registered?

PF54 AWM is a 2004 BMW 116, first registered on 24 September 2004.

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