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SN54 PHX

2004 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

110,494 mi
Last recorded110,494 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2021
Typical for 2004 BMW 11669,928 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN54 PHX
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2021 110,494 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

rear washers not working

underbody rusty

Fail 27 Aug 2021 110,451 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

rear washers not working

underbody rusty

Pass 20 Jan 2020 109,810 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2020 109,810 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Rear handbrake poor

Pass 28 Jan 2019 107,048 miles

Nearside Front Body not fully secure bumper front (6.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

tpms showing fault

Pass 7 Jan 2018 98,978 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2016 94,269 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2016 94,269 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear tyre valve cracking

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 26 Oct 2015 84,940 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2014 73,092 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2013 56,193 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2012 41,667 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Oct 2011 33,991 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2010 30,795 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 25,181 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2008 19,047 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2008 19,047 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 4 Oct 2007 12,760 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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SN54 PHX is a 2004 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 SN54 PHX, 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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SN54 PHX is a 2004 BMW 116, first registered on 21 October 2004.

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