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VE54 OKW

2004 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2025
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

152,685 mi
Last recorded152,685 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2024
Typical for 2004 BMW 11669,928 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE54 OKW
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2024 152,685 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both side (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2023 152,202 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2022 151,716 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Oct 2022 151,707 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Road wheel fixing missing all four wheel (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2021 151,028 miles

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

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Oct 2020 148,737 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 12 Oct 2020 148,728 miles

All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Road wheel fixing missing one from each wheel (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 11 Apr 2019 143,235 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Apr 2018 132,169 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2017 122,032 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front & rear (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Apr 2016 111,881 miles

Nearside Front outerwall slightly worn

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2015 99,031 miles

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Apr 2014 91,167 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 9 Apr 2013 84,904 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 9 Apr 2013 84,904 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 29 Nov 2011 80,354 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 1 Dec 2010 71,752 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Dec 2010 71,752 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2009 62,786 miles

front tyres worn on edges on limit

Fail 3 Nov 2009 62,775 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

front discs lipped

front pads on limit

front tyres worn on edges on limit

rear discs poor

Pass 28 Oct 2008 52,769 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2007 41,485 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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VE54 OKW is a 2004 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 VE54 OKW, 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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VE54 OKW is a 2004 BMW 116, first registered on 23 December 2004.

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