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SB54 UKV

2004 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

167,802 mi
Last recorded167,802 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2018
Typical for 2004 BMW 11669,928 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB54 UKV
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 26 Apr 2018 167,802 miles

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

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Brake performance not tested Overheated during test (3.7.A.1)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Emissions not tested Overheated during test (7.3.A.1)

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

All 4 tyres cracked and perished

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit @2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit @3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit @3mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 29 Apr 2017 159,209 miles

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

Fail 26 Apr 2017 159,115 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2016 133,951 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Apr 2015 127,239 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2014 110,509 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear box has split in seam

Pass 15 Dec 2012 98,714 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2011 90,433 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nail in n/s/f tyre

Pass 9 Dec 2010 85,686 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2010 85,686 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

ADVISE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT STAYING ON..

ADVISE NEARSIDE REAR TOP SUSPENSION ARM BUSH .

ADVISE REAR TAIL GATE DIFFICULT AT TIME OF TEST.

Pass 24 Dec 2009 68,392 miles

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

Fail 18 Dec 2009 68,225 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 4 Dec 2008 53,751 miles

tyre pressure warning light on

Pass 3 Dec 2007 40,729 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2007 40,569 miles

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

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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SB54 UKV is a 2004 BMW 116 in Blue 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 SB54 UKV, 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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SB54 UKV is a 2004 BMW 116, first registered on 21 December 2004.

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