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VN54 PZB

2004 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

84,482 mi
Last recorded84,482 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2018
Typical for 2004 BMW 11669,928 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN54 PZB
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2018 84,482 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2018 84,464 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 14 Jul 2017 79,550 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Jul 2017 79,550 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2016 75,082 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2016 75,080 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault air bag light on (5.4.2)

Pass 10 Jul 2015 70,774 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2015 70,773 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 9 Jul 2014 65,999 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2014 65,999 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2013 61,188 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 51,356 miles

all tyres wearing on edges.

undertrays fitted.

Pass 1 Jul 2011 46,986 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2010 41,567 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 32,766 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 28,748 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2007 23,933 miles

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

slight top stering play

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 PZB is a 2004 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 PZB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VN54 PZB registered?

VN54 PZB is a 2004 BMW 116, first registered on 26 November 2004.

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