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SO54 AYP

2004 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jun 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

135,916 mi
Last recorded135,916 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW 11669,928 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO54 AYP
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 135,916 miles

Nearside Front Body panel slightly loose wing/ bumper damaged (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush rear most arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and worn on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated brake pad sensor wire broken/ brake fluid level ok (1.1.10 (f))

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Jun 2026 135,916 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Body panel slightly loose wing/ bumper damaged (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush rear most arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and worn on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated brake pad sensor wire broken/ brake fluid level ok (1.1.10 (f))

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2025 132,066 miles

Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Body panel slightly loose bumper/wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 23 Oct 2024 132,055 miles

Electronic braking system warning device indicates a fault (1.7 (b))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm tca bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 17 Oct 2023 125,293 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage to rack (2.1.5 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2022 120,659 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2021 104,877 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2020 97,533 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2019 94,780 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2018 90,673 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2017 84,126 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2016 77,336 miles

Oil leak engine

Pass 6 Oct 2015 68,622 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Front brake flexi hoses starting to deteriorate (3.6.B.4d)

Front washers poor on windscreen

Very slight leak from power steering pipe

Fail 5 Oct 2015 68,622 miles

Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement O/S/R brake excessively dragging when wheel turning. Corrosion to brake disc (3.5.1k)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Front brake flexi hoses starting to deteriorate (3.6.B.4d)

Front washers poor on windscreen

Very slight leak from power steering pipe

Pass 23 Sep 2014 60,251 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2014 60,251 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Pass 12 Oct 2013 53,877 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 50,964 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2011 48,751 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 45,916 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 38,246 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 27,657 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2007 24,079 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2007 24,079 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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SO54 AYP is a 2004 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 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 SO54 AYP, 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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SO54 AYP is a 2004 BMW 116, first registered on 1 December 2004.

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