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SP54 YEU

2004 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2018
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

88,066 mi
Last recorded88,066 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2017
Typical for 2004 BMW 11669,928 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP54 YEU
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2017 88,066 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 28 Oct 2016 78,361 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2015 70,475 miles

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

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

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

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

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

front tyres starting to wear on inner edges

Pass 17 Sep 2014 61,508 miles

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

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

near side front tyre worn on edges

Pass 10 Sep 2013 53,890 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2013 53,886 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 10 Sep 2012 43,703 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

steering lock mechanism defective

Fail 10 Sep 2012 43,703 miles

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

steering lock mechanism defective

Pass 15 Sep 2011 38,447 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 29,577 miles
Fail 24 May 2010 26,308 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2010 26,308 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 21,657 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 17,829 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 114,108 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2007 11,078 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2007 11,058 miles

o/s/f & n/s/f brake hoses slightly twisted.

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 YEU is a 2004 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 SP54 YEU, 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 YEU is a 2004 BMW 116, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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