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SO54 OSG

2004 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2015
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

68,455 mi
Last recorded68,455 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2014
Typical for 2004 BMW 11669,928 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2014 68,455 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2013 55,991 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

nuts front pipe to cat corroded

Pass 21 Mar 2012 42,317 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 39,137 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2010 35,518 miles

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

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

front brake discs slight wear

Pass 10 Jul 2009 28,602 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 21,460 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2007 17,856 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2007 17,854 miles

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

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 OSG is a 2004 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 OSG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SO54 OSG registered?

SO54 OSG is a 2004 BMW 116, first registered on 29 December 2004.

Is SO54 OSG safe to buy?

The MOT history for SO54 OSG shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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