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VX54 UWA

2004 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2025
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

145,629 mi
Last recorded145,629 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2024
Typical for 2004 BMW 11669,928 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX54 UWA
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2024 145,629 miles

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

Rear Upper Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine cover and under trays fitted

rear general body corroded

second hand shock fitted

sill trays fitted

tested in wet conditions

Fail 20 Jul 2024 145,626 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Upper Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine cover and under trays fitted

rear general body corroded

sill trays fitted

tested in wet conditions

Fail 9 Sep 2023 142,511 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured n/s & off/s (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s & off/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2022 138,435 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both rear (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear upper (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Wheel bearing slightly noisy both rear (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2021 124,313 miles

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Aug 2021 124,313 miles

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Front Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Aug 2020 101,115 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material osf/nsf ferrules (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 2 May 2019 90,475 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2018 85,176 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front and rear (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 3 Oct 2016 74,770 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 67,952 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 62,039 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2013 54,401 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Jul 2012 46,918 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2011 41,395 miles

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

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

offside front tyre worn on outside edge of tread

Pass 28 Jul 2010 34,323 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 26,875 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2009 26,846 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Jul 2008 19,995 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2008 17,929 miles

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

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

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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VX54 UWA is a 2004 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VX54 UWA, 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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What year was VX54 UWA registered?

VX54 UWA is a 2004 BMW 116, first registered on 21 December 2004.

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