MOT Status
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178,655 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre bold on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Fuel cap O ring perished
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Rear Lens slightly damaged
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Stone chip on windscreen
TPMS
Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fuel cap O ring perished
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Rear Lens slightly damaged
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Stone chip on windscreen
TPMS
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH ! Rear suspension bushes have movement in them. Further investigation required (5.3.4 (a) (i))
front brake discs worn
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))
front brake discs worn
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
front brake discs worn
offside rear upper suspention bush some play
rear tyres worn edges
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
front brake discs worn
offside rear upper suspention bush some play
rear tyres worn edges
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm and very badly worn inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Upper Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm and very badly worn inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Upper Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
front brake disacs badly worn
rear discs worn
Offside Rear Upper Radius arm has excessive play in a ball joint bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part to long (3.6.B.4a) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part to long (3.6.B.4a) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm and very badly worn inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm and very badly worn inner edge (4.1.E.1)
front brake disacs badly worn
rear discs worn
rear brake pads very low
both front tyres worn on edges
front brake discs low
offside rear top suspention arm some play
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
both front tyres worn on edges
front brake discs low
offside rear top suspention arm some play
rear brake pads very low
front brake discs worn
front flexi brake pipes perished
nearside front tyre worn outer edge
rear brake pads low
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
front brake discs worn
front flexi brake pipes perished
nearside front tyre worn outer edge
offside rear tyre very badly worn inner edge
rear brake pads low
offside rear tyre worn thin on the inside
both front tyres are wearing thin on the inside and outside edges
How Reliable is the BMW 116?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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VN54 GLK is a 2004 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.
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 VN54 GLK, 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 GLK is a 2004 BMW 116, first registered on 25 October 2004.
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