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R77 MMA

2004 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2021
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

162,000 mi
Last recorded162,000 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2019
Typical for 2004 BMW 11669,928 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR77 MMA
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2019 162,000 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2017 100,459 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2017 100,459 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 28 Jun 2016 93,769 miles

all brake discs slightly worn

engine covers fitted

exhaust system corroded

offside rear seat belt checked around child seat

oil leak

slight damage to upper body panels

under trays fitted

windscreen chipped both zones

Fail 28 Jun 2016 93,769 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour both rear and offside front (1.4.A.2f)

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

all brake discs slightly worn

engine covers fitted

exhaust system corroded

offside rear seat belt checked around child seat

oil leak

slight damage to upper body panels

under trays fitted

windscreen chipped both zones

Fail 17 Jun 2016 93,421 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end has had excessive heat applied (2.2.C.1e)

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

child seat fitted to nearside rear.

chips to windscreen.

engine noisy.

heavy oil leak[s].

rear indicators faded just acceptable at time of test.

Pass 6 Jun 2015 84,048 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2013 72,423 miles

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 16 Dec 2013 72,420 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 21 Aug 2012 66,684 miles

Nearside Front Steering system lock to lock check exposes a slightly damaged brake hose (2.2.D.2b)

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

Offside Front Steering system lock to lock check exposes a slightly damaged brake hose (2.2.D.2b)

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

Fail 21 Aug 2012 66,684 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear Stop lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (1.2.1a)

Nearside Front Steering system lock to lock check exposes a slightly damaged brake hose (2.2.D.2b)

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

Offside Front Steering system lock to lock check exposes a slightly damaged brake hose (2.2.D.2b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 5 Sep 2011 59,531 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 47,227 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2009 36,871 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2008 30,650 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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R77 MMA is a 2004 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 R77 MMA, 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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R77 MMA is a 2004 BMW 116, first registered on 24 December 2004.

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