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VE54 OSU

2004 BMW 116

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

142,757 mi
Last recorded142,757 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW 11669,928 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE54 OSU
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2025 142,757 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2024 136,412 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 Jul 2023 131,475 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 12 Jul 2023 131,374 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2022 127,611 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Jul 2021 119,462 miles

Engine tray fitted

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated BOTH flexible brake lines, starting to perish (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive OIl leak, can be seen behind engine tray, and on steering gators (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Position lamp incorrect colour BOTH - ice blue colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH front tyres perishing and cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cut in tread pattern area- almost to cords, tyre perishing also (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Jul 2021 119,427 miles

All direction indicators incorrect colour BOTH front and rear indicators bulbs faded- all showing white in colour x 4 (4.4.3 (a))

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect BOTH headlights- due to blue tinted bulbs (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cut in tread pattern area, also perishing 205/50/17W Rotala (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Engine tray fitted

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated BOTH flexible brake lines, starting to perish (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive OIl leak, can be seen behind engine tray, and on steering gators (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Position lamp incorrect colour BOTH - ice blue colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH front tyres perishing and cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cut in tread pattern area- almost to cords, tyre perishing also (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2020 116,162 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2019 113,007 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

both front brake hoses perishing slightly

nearside rear inner brake pad fairly low

slight wear to front brake discs

Pass 6 Jul 2018 110,156 miles

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

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (b))

oil leak

Fail 26 Jun 2018 110,156 miles

Driver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (b))

oil leak

Pass 8 Apr 2017 101,241 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 8 Apr 2017 101,241 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2016 90,587 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Jan 2016 90,586 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (8.2.3)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2015 81,530 miles

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

Windscreen appears to be excessively tinted

Fail 31 Jan 2015 81,530 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen appears to be excessively tinted

Pass 28 Aug 2013 69,074 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2012 61,427 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

windscreen wiper blades worn

Pass 18 May 2011 56,117 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 15 Feb 2010 51,964 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 5 Jan 2009 42,390 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2008 30,845 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2007 20,161 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 OSU is a 2004 BMW 116 in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VE54 OSU, 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 VE54 OSU registered?

VE54 OSU is a 2004 BMW 116, first registered on 21 December 2004.

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