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VN54 DPK

2004 BMW 116

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2022
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

135,878 mi
Last recorded135,878 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2021
Typical for 2004 BMW 11669,928 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN54 DPK
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2021 135,878 miles

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

Fail 19 Jan 2021 135,583 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated o/s and n/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Jan 2020 211,668 miles

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

Fail 15 Jan 2020 210,777 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 24 Jan 2019 120,896 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2017 108,744 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2017 108,744 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 4 Nov 2016 101,126 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2015 94,077 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2014 86,849 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2013 76,875 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)

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

Pass 27 Nov 2012 68,416 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2011 56,944 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2010 46,063 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2009 35,065 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2009 35,065 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 13 Nov 2008 25,402 miles

nearside front tyre slightly wearing low from outer edge

offside front tyre slightly wearing low from inner and outer edge

Pass 2 Jan 2008 18,117 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2007 18,083 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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VN54 DPK is a 2004 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 VN54 DPK, 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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VN54 DPK is a 2004 BMW 116, first registered on 24 November 2004.

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