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S1 TCD

2004 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

34,468 mi
Last recorded34,468 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW 11669,928 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS1 TCD
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 34,468 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2024 33,188 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2023 31,847 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 28 Nov 2023 31,847 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both rear (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Nov 2022 30,354 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2021 28,698 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2020 27,083 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2019 25,302 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2018 21,757 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2017 19,767 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2016 17,556 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2015 15,652 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2014 13,754 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2013 12,238 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2012 10,582 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2012 10,582 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Nov 2011 8,984 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2010 7,739 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2009 6,839 miles

pas pipe damp

Pass 10 Nov 2008 5,855 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2007 4,944 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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S1 TCD is a 2004 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 S1 TCD, 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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What year was S1 TCD registered?

S1 TCD is a 2004 BMW 116, first registered on 4 December 2004.

Is S1 TCD safe to buy?

The MOT history for S1 TCD shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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