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ST54 PXR

2004 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

160,417 mi
Last recorded160,417 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2021
Typical for 2004 BMW 11669,928 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST54 PXR
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2021 160,417 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2020 149,471 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 14 Feb 2020 149,471 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 4 Feb 2019 134,674 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2018 121,356 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2017 113,552 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2016 103,972 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and devoid of tread on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Dec 2014 84,511 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Nov 2013 67,405 miles

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

tyre pressure monitoring system warning light stays on

Fail 20 Nov 2013 67,405 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

tyre pressure monitoring system warning light stays on

Pass 28 Nov 2012 55,494 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2012 55,494 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2011 45,489 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2011 45,489 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 12 Oct 2010 35,478 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2009 26,246 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2009 26,243 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2008 14,897 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2007 11,413 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2007 11,410 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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 PXR is a 2004 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 PXR, 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 PXR registered?

ST54 PXR is a 2004 BMW 116, first registered on 29 December 2004.

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