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SM54 BTY

2004 BMW 116

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Dec 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

114,800 mi
Last recorded114,800 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW 11669,928 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM54 BTY
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 114,800 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2024 113,967 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Dec 2023 109,536 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both front (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 28 Nov 2022 95,450 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 23 Nov 2021 87,605 miles

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

Fail 8 Nov 2021 87,598 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Nov 2020 85,897 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2020 85,838 miles

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

general corrosion on front & rear suspension components

Pass 1 Nov 2019 83,158 miles

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

Fail 1 Nov 2019 83,158 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Oct 2018 79,875 miles

front and rear flex hose ferrules corroding

Pass 20 Oct 2017 77,594 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules & hose starting to crack (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules 2 hoses (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules & hose starting to crack (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules 2 hoses (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 12 Oct 2016 75,974 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 12 Oct 2015 73,028 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 9 Oct 2014 68,583 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2014 68,583 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 30 Oct 2013 65,206 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2012 61,044 miles

leak from tail end of gearbox.

Fail 14 Sep 2012 60,997 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

leak from tail end of gearbox.

Pass 18 Aug 2011 56,223 miles

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

Fail 18 Aug 2011 56,223 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 26 Aug 2010 49,514 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2010 49,514 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Sep 2009 44,381 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2008 38,801 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 29,838 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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SM54 BTY is a 2004 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 SM54 BTY, 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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SM54 BTY is a 2004 BMW 116, first registered on 4 November 2004.

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