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PF54 GHZ

2004 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2022
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

187,813 mi
Last recorded187,813 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2021
Typical for 2004 BMW 11669,928 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2021 187,813 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre pressure light on

Fail 3 Jun 2021 187,813 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Tyre pressure light on

Pass 6 Dec 2019 180,505 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2018 171,654 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2017 164,228 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2016 153,852 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2015 148,425 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2014 130,529 miles

both front shockers have slight weep

front brakes heavily worn

Fail 17 Jul 2014 130,529 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

both front shockers have slight weep

front brakes heavily worn

Pass 5 Jul 2013 108,368 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2013 108,368 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Jul 2012 83,592 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 62,419 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2010 46,404 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Dec 2010 46,404 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2010 34,345 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2009 32,268 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 9 Dec 2008 26,638 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)

Pass 26 Nov 2007 20,370 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 GHZ is a 2004 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 GHZ, 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 GHZ registered?

PF54 GHZ is a 2004 BMW 116, first registered on 20 December 2004.

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