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VK54 XEE

2004 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jun 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

109,986 mi
Last recorded109,986 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW 11669,928 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 109,986 miles

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2024 103,551 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 4 Oct 2023 100,114 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2022 98,671 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Oct 2022 98,671 miles

Offside Rear Lower Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Sep 2021 97,044 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Worn 70% more than N/S/R (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Sep 2020 96,860 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2019 96,597 miles

Both front tyre wearing outer edge slightly.

Engine covers and under trays fitted.

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Damaged previous brake pad wear. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil residue on under tray. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Oct 2019 96,597 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Both front tyre wearing outer edge slightly.

Engine covers and under trays fitted.

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Damaged previous brake pad wear. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil residue on under tray. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2018 95,100 miles

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

Fail 12 Oct 2018 95,100 miles

Central Rear Seat belt missing stalk (7.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt missing stalk (7.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 10 Nov 2017 91,459 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2017 91,457 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Oct 2016 88,605 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2016 88,605 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 8 Oct 2015 87,053 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2015 87,053 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Oct 2014 89,461 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2014 89,461 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

nearside front wing mirror missing

Pass 8 Oct 2013 83,600 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2012 81,025 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2011 78,597 miles

n/s/r tyre worn to 3mm

Fail 14 Oct 2010 75,257 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Oct 2010 75,257 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2009 72,403 miles

light switch faulty

Pass 17 Nov 2008 68,377 miles

damage to windscreen

front wipers worn

Pass 21 Nov 2007 63,554 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 XEE is a 2004 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 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 VK54 XEE, 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 XEE is a 2004 BMW 116, first registered on 18 November 2004.

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