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SD54 VZR

2004 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2021
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

125,840 mi
Last recorded125,840 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2020
Typical for 2004 BMW 11669,928 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD54 VZR
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2020 125,840 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and painted (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2019 119,499 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 17 Jun 2019 119,492 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 21 Jun 2018 111,476 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn/lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front nearside & offside flexible brake hoses deteriorated nearing excessive

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play outer rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement foremost torque reaction arm mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper & lower suspension arm outer attachment nearing excessive (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper & lower suspension arm outer attachment nearing excessive (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt nearside & offside ()

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured nearside & offside (4.4.3 (a))

windscreen wipers poor

Fail 21 Jun 2018 111,476 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn/lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front nearside & offside flexible brake hoses deteriorated nearing excessive

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play outer rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement foremost torque reaction arm mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper & lower suspension arm outer attachment nearing excessive (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper & lower suspension arm outer attachment nearing excessive (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt nearside & offside ()

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured nearside & offside (4.4.3 (a))

windscreen wipers poor

Pass 30 Mar 2017 102,928 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 96,034 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2014 85,736 miles

Nail in O/S/R tyre: Tyres are NOT 'runflat'

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

Tyre pressure monitoring warning lamp on

Pass 2 Oct 2013 78,095 miles

NON Runflat tyres fitted all round

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Pass 4 Oct 2012 69,185 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2011 60,707 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2010 51,281 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)

Pass 23 Sep 2009 42,026 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2008 28,589 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2007 25,297 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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SD54 VZR 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 86.7%.

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 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 SD54 VZR, 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 SD54 VZR registered?

SD54 VZR is a 2004 BMW 116, first registered on 7 November 2004.

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