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SP54 YEK

2004 BMW 116

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2024
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

115,495 mi
Last recorded115,495 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2023
Typical for 2004 BMW 11669,928 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP54 YEK
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2023 115,495 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2022 106,357 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Mar 2022 106,357 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2021 104,438 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear and offside front (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Fail 19 Mar 2021 104,437 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear and offside front (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2020 101,599 miles

Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted

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

Fail 7 Mar 2020 101,599 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour both sides, (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted

Front Headlamp aim too high both sides, (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 4 Mar 2019 98,207 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2019 98,207 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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))

Pass 9 Mar 2018 94,136 miles

Oil Leak

Fail 26 Feb 2018 94,134 miles

Central Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Oil Leak

Pass 20 Feb 2017 88,435 miles

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

Central Rear seat belt has been removed

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 13 Feb 2017 88,434 miles

Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 8 Feb 2016 85,655 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2014 80,542 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2013 75,354 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2012 69,061 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2012 69,037 miles

Centre Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2011 60,229 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2011 60,229 miles

Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2010 49,666 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 40,543 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2008 34,635 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2007 28,629 miles

both front tyres feathering on outside edges

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 YEK is a 2004 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 YEK, 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 YEK is a 2004 BMW 116, first registered on 23 September 2004.

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