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PY54 AZA

2004 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

122,667 mi
Last recorded122,667 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2019
Typical for 2004 BMW 11669,928 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY54 AZA
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2019 122,667 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Jan 2019 122,614 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2018 115,913 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2018 115,913 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Jan 2017 105,932 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2016 93,792 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2015 82,257 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2015 82,257 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2014 70,238 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 28 Sep 2012 57,021 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2012 57,021 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Apr 2012 52,052 miles

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

Rear screen wash inop

Fail 25 Apr 2012 52,046 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Rear screen wash inop

Pass 3 May 2011 47,160 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)

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

traction control light shown on dash

Fail 3 May 2010 42,387 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

dsc warning lamp on

engine bay/scuttle panel trims missing

Pass 3 May 2010 42,387 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

dsc warning lamp on

engine bay/scuttle panel trims missing

Pass 30 Oct 2008 41,219 miles

Both the front tyres are on the limit for wear on the outer edges and there is a screw in the O/S/F tyre.

Slight bind in the O/S/R brake when the handbrake is released.

The rear brake discs are slightly starting to corrode on the inside.

The rear brake pads are slightly starting to wear.

Pass 1 Nov 2007 35,279 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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PY54 AZA is a 2004 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 PY54 AZA, 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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PY54 AZA is a 2004 BMW 116, first registered on 17 November 2004.

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