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SP54 VDV

2004 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

107,162 mi
Last recorded107,162 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2016
Typical for 2004 BMW 11669,928 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP54 VDV
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2016 107,162 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 99,226 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust front to middle join has nuts missing/deteriorated away

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

Nearside front tyre is not of a run flat type construction

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 22 Jul 2015 99,226 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust front to middle join has nuts missing/deteriorated away

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

Nearside front tyre is not of a run flat type construction

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Jul 2014 87,525 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2014 87,525 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2013 84,331 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2013 84,331 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Jun 2012 76,172 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 28 Jun 2012 76,172 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 30 Jun 2011 71,882 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Fail 30 Jun 2011 71,882 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 6 May 2010 65,793 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear brake pad sensor wire not fitted to brake pad

Pass 18 Jun 2009 59,444 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2008 56,198 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2007 41,745 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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SP54 VDV is a 2004 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SP54 VDV, 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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SP54 VDV is a 2004 BMW 116, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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