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SL54 UCG

2004 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2023
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

80,236 mi
Last recorded80,236 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2022
Typical for 2004 BMW 11669,928 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL54 UCG
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2022 80,236 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 9 Nov 2022 80,235 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

SERVICE LAMP ON

TYRE WARNING LAMP ON

Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 5 Oct 2021 76,112 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Jubilee clip used. proper securing devise missing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Jubilee clip used. proper securing devise missing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Fail 5 Oct 2021 76,112 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Jubilee clip used. proper securing devise missing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Jubilee clip used. proper securing devise missing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 12 Oct 2020 74,987 miles

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess Gearbox (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Jubilee clip used. proper securing devise missing. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Jubilee clip used. proper securing devise missing. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/55r16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Oct 2019 73,971 miles

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated the proper securing device is missing but improvised by a jubilee clip (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated the proper securing devise is missing but improvised by a jubilee clip. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2018 71,855 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring testable items from view of test

Fail 28 Sep 2018 71,855 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions reversed inside out. (5.2.3 (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring testable items from view of test

Pass 16 Oct 2017 70,290 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides slightl lipped and corroded (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sided slightly lipped and corroded (3.5.1i)

Rear exhaust box bracket insecure

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring testable items from, view of test

Fail 16 Oct 2017 70,290 miles

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour both sides (1.4.A.2f)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides slightl lipped and corroded (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

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

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour both sides (1.4.A.2f)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sided slightly lipped and corroded (3.5.1i)

Rear exhaust box bracket insecure

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring testable items from, view of test

Pass 9 Mar 2016 67,866 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2016 67,861 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2015 65,098 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2014 55,638 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2012 44,912 miles

slight perishing on front flexi hoses

Pass 4 Oct 2011 35,760 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 27,423 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2010 27,423 miles

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

all tyres on limits

Pass 30 Sep 2009 20,495 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 17,529 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2007 13,543 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2007 13,543 miles

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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SL54 UCG is a 2004 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 SL54 UCG, 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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SL54 UCG is a 2004 BMW 116, first registered on 25 September 2004.

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