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VK54 CDV

2004 BMW 116

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

85,150 mi
Last recorded85,150 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2015
Typical for 2004 BMW 11669,928 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Fail 18 Feb 2015 85,150 miles

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

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

damage to osf tyre side wall

Pass 18 Feb 2015 85,150 miles

damage to osf tyre side wall

Pass 19 Feb 2014 75,893 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2013 74,890 miles

Inner rim seriously distorted on N/S front wheel - Advise replacement

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 10 Dec 2012 68,029 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

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

Fail 10 Dec 2012 680,293 miles

Offside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2011 60,448 miles

Both front tyres are worn on inner edges

Both front tyres are worn severely on outer edges

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Rear brake pads low + discs worn

Pass 24 Nov 2010 51,912 miles

Both front tyresw are worn on inner and outer edges (low presure)

Front brake pads very low + discs worn.

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 11 Dec 2009 45,623 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 15 Dec 2008 37,317 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 37,287 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 33,517 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 CDV is a 2004 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 VK54 CDV, 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 CDV is a 2004 BMW 116, first registered on 17 September 2004.

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