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PK54 UTL

2004 BMW 116

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2022
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

82,572 mi
Last recorded82,572 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2021
Typical for 2004 BMW 11669,928 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK54 UTL
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2021 82,572 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Dec 2021 82,560 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2020 79,343 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Jun 2019 73,440 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2018 68,146 miles
Fail 30 May 2018 68,130 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 25 Apr 2017 61,277 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 59,446 miles

Nearside Front play in steering rack end to steering rack

smoke on emissions test at first rev up but cleared

Pass 22 Jul 2015 55,588 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2014 52,317 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both front tyres wearing thin on edges

Pass 29 Jul 2013 48,465 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 46,744 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 40,851 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 35,035 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 28,730 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 23,037 miles
Pass 17 May 2008 18,023 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2007 13,093 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 UTL is a 2004 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 PK54 UTL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PK54 UTL registered?

PK54 UTL is a 2004 BMW 116, first registered on 7 December 2004.

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