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TH03 ESH

2004 BMW 116

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2024
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

194,628 mi
Last recorded194,628 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2024
Typical for 2004 BMW 11669,928 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTH03 ESH
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Fail 21 Aug 2024 194,628 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Emissions unable to be completed Car cut out during mot and wont run (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Fuel tank exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/45/R17 RF (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Fog light lens damaged

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear light lens cracked

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 29 Jul 2024 193,003 miles

Nearside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

tyre pressure monitoring light on

Pass 1 Aug 2023 184,435 miles

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 27 May 2022 180,871 miles

NEAR SIDE FRONT TYRE OUTER EDGE STARTING TO WEAR

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

REAR EXHAUST HEAT SHIELD LOOSE

Fail 26 May 2022 180,871 miles

Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

NEAR SIDE FRONT TYRE OUTER EDGE STARTING TO WEAR

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

REAR EXHAUST HEAT SHIELD LOOSE

Pass 6 Apr 2021 170,720 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Apr 2021 170,720 miles

Front Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Pass 30 Jan 2020 159,000 miles

Front Bumper cracked, not likely to fall

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 Feb 2019 137,987 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Nov 2017 126,819 miles

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

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

Offside Front tyre worn outer tread edge.

Pass 14 Nov 2016 118,928 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 14 Nov 2016 118,914 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2015 110,133 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2014 92,956 miles

near side rear upper suspension arm has slight play

Pass 20 Aug 2013 89,751 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2012 82,569 miles

near side rear wheel has some distortion

off side rear suspension, upper rear arm, inner bush has slight play

Pass 30 Nov 2010 67,778 miles

Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 30 Nov 2010 67,778 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 12 Dec 2009 58,437 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2009 58,437 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2008 48,534 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2007 36,509 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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TH03 ESH is a 2004 BMW 116 in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 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 TH03 ESH, 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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TH03 ESH is a 2004 BMW 116, first registered on 14 December 2004.

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