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PL54 DWM

2004 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

122,445 mi
Last recorded122,445 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2017
Typical for 2004 BMW 11669,928 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL54 DWM
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2017 122,445 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 1 Jun 2017 122,445 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 1 Jun 2016 113,802 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 107,937 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 Jul 2015 107,936 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Jul 2014 93,726 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2014 93,726 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

under veicle metal brake pipes coated in grease

Pass 10 Jul 2013 83,267 miles

both front flexis cracking slightly

front brake discs slightly worn to inner face

nail in nearside rear tyre

offside rear tyre cracking slightly

Pass 16 Jul 2012 76,253 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both wing mirror glasses de-laminated

Fail 16 Jul 2012 76,253 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both wing mirror glasses de-laminated

Fail 16 Sep 2011 59,981 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

both mirrors cloudy

brake warning light on

front & rear brake discs worn &pitted

windscreen has chip n/s

Pass 16 Sep 2011 59,981 miles

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

both mirrors cloudy

brake warning light on

front & rear brake discs worn &pitted

windscreen has chip n/s

Pass 13 Sep 2010 40,143 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2009 33,791 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2009 28,006 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 23 Jan 2008 18,555 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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PL54 DWM is a 2004 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 PL54 DWM, 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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PL54 DWM is a 2004 BMW 116, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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