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ST54 CRX

2004 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

99,354 mi
Last recorded99,354 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2022
Typical for 2004 BMW 11669,928 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST54 CRX
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Fail 7 Nov 2022 99,354 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Brake performance not tested may cause damage to brake hose (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin all (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2021 89,748 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front and offside front to rear at rear flexi plastic covering swollen (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear brake showing signs of overheating and backing plate rubbing

Fail 8 Oct 2021 89,746 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn both rear for control arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front and offside front to rear at rear flexi plastic covering swollen (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear brake showing signs of overheating and backing plate rubbing

Pass 6 Oct 2020 85,669 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Fail 6 Oct 2020 85,669 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 16 Oct 2019 80,236 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2018 75,199 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Fail 11 Oct 2018 75,198 miles

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

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 20 Oct 2017 62,965 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim outer bead (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 19 Oct 2017 62,965 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint front arm (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim outer bead (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tread depth 2.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear tyre,inner edge scrubbed

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tread depth 3.0mm (4.1.E.1)

undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Oct 2016 54,773 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2016 49,320 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 12 Oct 2015 47,225 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 11 Oct 2014 43,803 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2013 40,360 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2012 37,539 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2011 48,491 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2010 31,813 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2009 28,481 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 24,854 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2007 20,147 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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ST54 CRX is a 2004 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 ST54 CRX, 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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What year was ST54 CRX registered?

ST54 CRX is a 2004 BMW 116, first registered on 25 October 2004.

Is ST54 CRX safe to buy?

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