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PF54 DFY

2004 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2022
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

145,567 mi
Last recorded145,567 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2021
Typical for 2004 BMW 11669,928 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF54 DFY
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2021 145,567 miles

Brake repair covered in underseal Front And Rear (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Offside Front Obligatory indirect vision device slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Plastic Cover Fitted on Outersills

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip On Screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2020 132,282 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2019 118,345 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2018 102,507 miles

Brake hose slightly damaged both front brake hoses perishing (1.1.12 (b) (i))

outer sill and underbody covers fitted

Pass 16 Aug 2017 97,089 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)

outer sill cover and under body covers fitted

Pass 4 Aug 2016 92,191 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front perishing (3.6.B.4d)

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

outer sill and underbody covers fitted

Pass 20 Aug 2015 86,465 miles

Underbody covers fitted

Pass 22 Aug 2014 80,711 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 22 Aug 2014 80,711 miles

Offside Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 1 Oct 2013 76,533 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2012 69,153 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2011 63,405 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2010 55,877 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2010 50,189 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2009 42,531 miles

plastic covers on underside full inspection not carried out

Pass 4 Jan 2008 32,564 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Jan 2008 32,558 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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 DFY is a 2004 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 PF54 DFY, 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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PF54 DFY is a 2004 BMW 116, first registered on 21 December 2004.

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