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ST54 FTC

2004 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

91,517 mi
Last recorded91,517 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2017
Typical for 2004 BMW 11669,928 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST54 FTC
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2017 91,517 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2017 91,516 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 5 Aug 2016 83,403 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2016 83,403 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Aug 2015 74,030 miles

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

Fail 27 Aug 2015 74,030 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2014 62,985 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test tom tom holder

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Dec 2013 56,042 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2012 60,605 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Dec 2011 49,807 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2010 41,816 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2009 36,632 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2008 30,297 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2007 22,429 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 FTC is a 2004 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 ST54 FTC, 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 ST54 FTC registered?

ST54 FTC is a 2004 BMW 116, first registered on 20 October 2004.

Is ST54 FTC safe to buy?

The MOT history for ST54 FTC shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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