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SW54 FUA

2004 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2016
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

75,558 mi
Last recorded75,558 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2015
Typical for 2004 BMW 11669,928 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW54 FUA
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2015 75,558 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 71,107 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 59,537 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2013 59,537 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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)

Pass 9 Jun 2012 47,729 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Jun 2011 37,637 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2010 30,989 miles

Fuel pipe union leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 14 Jun 2010 30,989 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 24,273 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2008 17,078 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 16,970 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2007 13,805 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2007 13,762 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2007 10,600 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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SW54 FUA is a 2004 BMW 116 in Blue 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 SW54 FUA, 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 SW54 FUA registered?

SW54 FUA is a 2004 BMW 116, first registered on 26 November 2004.

Is SW54 FUA safe to buy?

The MOT history for SW54 FUA 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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