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WG54 UZY

2004 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2024
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

122,001 mi
Last recorded122,001 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2023
Typical for 2004 BMW 11669,928 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG54 UZY
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2023 122,001 miles

Roll cage fitted

Slight rust rear subframe

Pass 27 Dec 2021 121,700 miles

Rear subframe corroded

Pass 6 Jul 2020 116,866 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 6 Jul 2020 116,866 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Apr 2019 112,040 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated offside & nearside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords on tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated offside & nearside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside & nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2018 108,316 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush offside & nearside lower (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Apr 2017 104,109 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn to 3mm smooth on edges (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn to 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 May 2016 99,036 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2016 97,085 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2015 87,277 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 83,209 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 May 2013 70,867 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 May 2012 59,556 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 May 2011 47,452 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 32,760 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 26,255 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2007 15,877 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2007 11,356 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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WG54 UZY is a 2004 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 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 WG54 UZY, 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 WG54 UZY registered?

WG54 UZY is a 2004 BMW 116, first registered on 20 December 2004.

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