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WG04 UDN

2004 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

151,348 mi
Last recorded151,348 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW 11669,928 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG04 UDN
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2025 151,348 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jun 2024 147,103 miles

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Fail 7 Jun 2024 147,103 miles

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Windscreen wiper not working both (3.4 (a))

Pass 5 Apr 2023 140,074 miles
Pass 19 May 2022 132,902 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 19 May 2022 132,902 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Jun 2021 124,979 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 28 May 2021 124,979 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Jun 2019 111,093 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Jun 2019 111,092 miles

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover missing (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2018 100,996 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 91,122 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2016 86,559 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2015 76,981 miles

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

Fail 20 Aug 2015 76,981 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Jul 2014 68,973 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2013 62,801 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2012 51,457 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front undertray broken.

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 22 Aug 2012 51,408 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front undertray broken.

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Aug 2011 39,589 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 34,553 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 30,778 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 26,475 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2007 21,806 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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WG04 UDN is a 2004 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WG04 UDN, 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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WG04 UDN is a 2004 BMW 116, first registered on 18 August 2004.

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