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PK54 SMV

2004 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

113,492 mi
Last recorded113,492 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2018
Typical for 2004 BMW 11669,928 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK54 SMV
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2018 113,492 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 19 Jan 2017 109,933 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Jan 2017 109,965 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded next leaking brake pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking across rear axle (3.6.A.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts on inner face (3.5.1i)

engine management light on

Pass 10 Jun 2015 109,310 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2014 106,126 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2012 94,004 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear and near side front wheels slightly distorted

Fail 5 Oct 2012 94,004 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

near side front tyre worn uneven close to indicators

off side front tyre worn uneven and worn to incicators

off side rear tyre worn uneven close to wear indicators

suspect power steering fluid leak

Pass 21 Jan 2012 87,952 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2012 87,952 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Jan 2011 74,697 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2010 54,035 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 18,818 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 15,096 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2007 13,038 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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PK54 SMV is a 2004 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 PK54 SMV, 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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PK54 SMV is a 2004 BMW 116, first registered on 8 November 2004.

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