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SY54 WEH

2004 BMW 116

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

82,368 mi
Last recorded82,368 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW 11669,928 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY54 WEH
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 82,368 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2024 72,292 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear subframe and suspension components corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Aug 2024 72,230 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear subframe and suspension components corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2023 71,416 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated slight weeping of grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle and suspension components corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2022 69,941 miles

Central Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Aug 2022 69,928 miles

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

Central Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished and cracking between the tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished and cracking between the tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2021 67,757 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking between the tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking between the tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 10 Aug 2021 991,174 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking between the tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking between the tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Aug 2020 65,738 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2019 57,837 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2019 57,837 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

tyre pressure warning light on

Pass 24 Aug 2018 45,111 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm 205 55 16 RFT (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 29 Aug 2017 36,682 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Oct 2016 35,142 miles

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 9 Oct 2015 32,768 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2014 29,689 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2013 27,302 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2012 24,715 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2011 20,931 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2010 17,610 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2009 14,750 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2008 10,723 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2008 10,709 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2007 7,783 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight 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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SY54 WEH is a 2004 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 SY54 WEH, 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 SY54 WEH registered?

SY54 WEH is a 2004 BMW 116, first registered on 20 December 2004.

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