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SV54 UMW

2004 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

123,253 mi
Last recorded123,253 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2020
Typical for 2004 BMW 11669,928 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV54 UMW
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2020 123,253 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 2 Oct 2020 123,253 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Mar 2019 113,790 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 3 Apr 2018 109,111 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2017 103,785 miles

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

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (3.5.1i)

exhaust laking/exhaust corroded/ubcc/brake ferrules corroded/undertray fitted/

Fail 17 Feb 2017 103,785 miles

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

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

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

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (3.5.1i)

exhaust laking/exhaust corroded/ubcc/brake ferrules corroded/undertray fitted/

Pass 10 Jun 2016 98,020 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all close to limits (3.6.B.4e)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil close to limits (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on min. 1.6mm and some deep cuts (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush inner (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush inner (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear pad warning wire poor

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened close to limits (2.4.G.1)

age cracking to suspension arm rubbers

both door mirror glasses poor view ok

corrosion to suspension components

engine and sill and under trays fitted

exhaust corroded

general corrosion to centre/rear floor pan

service over due ind. on

some play in ns steering arm

stone chips in windscreen

wipers smearing

Pass 23 Jun 2015 90,080 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Pass 4 Jun 2014 78,165 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 28 May 2013 70,390 miles
Fail 3 May 2013 69,853 miles

Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

Pass 4 May 2012 61,720 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2011 55,543 miles

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

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

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

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

Plastic Undertrays Fitted Front To Rear Both Sides

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

Pass 5 Jul 2010 48,777 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 41,633 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008 35,914 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2007 29,306 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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SV54 UMW is a 2004 BMW 116 in Silver 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 SV54 UMW, 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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SV54 UMW is a 2004 BMW 116, first registered on 28 September 2004.

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