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VN54 GLK

2004 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

178,655 mi
Last recorded178,655 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW 11669,928 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN54 GLK
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2026 178,655 miles

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))

Fail 5 Jun 2026 178,654 miles

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))

Pass 12 Jun 2025 160,967 miles

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))

Fail 12 Jun 2025 160,967 miles

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))

Pass 11 Jun 2024 140,665 miles

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

Fail 11 Jun 2024 140,665 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2023 125,570 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2022 120,212 miles

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))

Pass 2 Jun 2021 114,600 miles

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))

Pass 11 Jun 2020 111,086 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2019 111,021 miles

front brake discs worn

Fail 9 Dec 2019 111,021 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

front brake discs worn

Pass 3 Dec 2018 104,414 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2017 99,504 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2016 93,053 miles

front brake discs worn

offside rear upper suspention bush some play

rear tyres worn edges

Fail 21 Nov 2016 93,053 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2015 87,742 miles

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

Fail 27 Nov 2015 87,741 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2014 79,309 miles

rear brake pads very low

both front tyres worn on edges

front brake discs low

offside rear top suspention arm some play

Fail 25 Nov 2014 79,309 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2013 71,936 miles

front brake discs worn

front flexi brake pipes perished

nearside front tyre worn outer edge

rear brake pads low

Fail 25 Nov 2013 71,936 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2012 64,442 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2012 59,154 miles

offside rear tyre worn thin on the inside

Pass 11 Jan 2011 48,084 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2010 39,530 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 30,059 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2008 20,707 miles

both front tyres are wearing thin on the inside and outside edges

Pass 17 Jan 2007 11,063 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 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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