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VK54 AZW

2004 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2023
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

87,203 mi
Last recorded87,203 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2022
Typical for 2004 BMW 11669,928 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK54 AZW
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2022 87,203 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

under trays fitted

Fail 24 Oct 2022 86,370 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Subframe (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Subframe (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2021 81,253 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2020 79,756 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2019 76,052 miles

slight play in rear radius arm bushes

Pass 10 Feb 2018 73,305 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2017 70,208 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2015 62,645 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2014 57,240 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2014 57,202 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Oct 2013 52,879 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2012 49,431 miles

both front tyres cracking in outer shoulders. o/s/r tyre cracking in outer shoulder

Pass 6 Oct 2011 45,145 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2010 41,097 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 6 Oct 2009 36,207 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 29,972 miles

front pads low. rear pads appear low

Pass 29 Aug 2007 23,965 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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)

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

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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VK54 AZW is a 2004 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 VK54 AZW, 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 VK54 AZW registered?

VK54 AZW is a 2004 BMW 116, first registered on 29 September 2004.

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