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VK54 BZL

2004 BMW 116

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2023
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

110,924 mi
Last recorded110,924 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2022
Typical for 2004 BMW 11669,928 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK54 BZL
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2022 110,924 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2020 110,399 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2018 108,649 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2017 104,597 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 97,854 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2016 132,713 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 28 Sep 2015 88,124 miles

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

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

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

both front tyres worn on edges

Fail 28 Sep 2015 88,124 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect incorrectly fitted bulb (1.8.A.1b)

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 30 Sep 2014 77,337 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

fuel cap rubber seal perished

Pass 27 Sep 2013 65,577 miles

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

fuel cap seal slightly perished

Pass 31 Aug 2012 54,864 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 31 Aug 2012 54,845 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Sep 2011 46,335 miles

Both rear tyres are worn severely on inner edges

N/S front tyre worn severely on inner and outer edgs

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

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

O/S front tyre worn on inner and outer edgs

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

Pass 18 Oct 2010 41,125 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 33,428 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2008 25,942 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2007 18,047 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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VK54 BZL is a 2004 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 BZL, 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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VK54 BZL is a 2004 BMW 116, first registered on 18 September 2004.

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