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WL54 AHK

2004 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

121,355 mi
Last recorded121,355 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2023
Typical for 2004 BMW 11669,928 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL54 AHK
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2023 121,355 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2022 118,105 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2020 115,208 miles

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

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

under trays fitted obscuring view

Fail 30 Sep 2020 115,206 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

under trays fitted obscuring view

Pass 27 Sep 2019 112,223 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

engine oil leak

under trays fitted obscuring view of components

Fail 25 Sep 2019 112,223 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

engine oil leak

under trays fitted obscuring view of components

Pass 6 Aug 2018 105,511 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2018 105,509 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sub frame at rear axle bush (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sub frame at rear axle bush (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 15 Sep 2017 99,172 miles

brake pads wearing thin front and rear

rear tyres worn close to limit

under trays fitted obscuring view

Pass 8 Jul 2016 82,586 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 77,114 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2015 77,114 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2014 70,552 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2014 70,552 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Sep 2013 63,003 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 55,148 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 47,283 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2010 39,255 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2009 30,602 miles

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

Offside Front 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 10 Sep 2008 18,936 miles

N/S FRONT TYRE WORN ON INSIDE EDGE, FRONT PADS 70% WORN

Pass 19 Oct 2007 14,560 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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WL54 AHK is a 2004 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 WL54 AHK, 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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WL54 AHK is a 2004 BMW 116, first registered on 22 October 2004.

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