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WV54 XTZ

2004 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

130,786 mi
Last recorded130,786 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2019
Typical for 2004 BMW 11669,928 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV54 XTZ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2019 130,786 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2019 130,785 miles

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour x two (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 4 Sep 2018 120,810 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x two (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Jun 2017 106,654 miles

sill covers fitted

undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 19 Jun 2017 106,654 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

sill covers fitted

undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Feb 2016 93,630 miles

both rear tyres perished and cracking

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

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre ran off bald inner edge badly

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

Rear all rear brake pipes corroded and swelled

front exhaust has 2 bolts missing out of 4

undertrays fitted to underside

Fail 9 Feb 2016 93,630 miles

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users bonnet not shutting (6.1.B.1b)

Offside Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre ran off bald inner edge badly

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

Rear all rear brake pipes corroded and swelled

both rear tyres perished and cracking

front exhaust has 2 bolts missing out of 4

undertrays fitted to underside

Pass 19 Feb 2015 89,605 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front wipers not checked due to washers not working

Fail 18 Feb 2015 89,604 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front wipers not checked due to washers not working

Pass 17 Feb 2014 83,858 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 17 Feb 2014 83,858 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 18 Feb 2013 74,201 miles

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

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

all brake pipes have plastic covering around them

nearside front tyre on approx 3mm

nearside rear childseat fitted

offside front tyre cracked and perished on 3mm approx

Fail 18 Feb 2013 74,201 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all brake pipes have plastic covering around them

nearside front tyre on approx 3mm

nearside rear childseat fitted

offside front tyre cracked and perished on 3mm approx

Pass 20 Feb 2012 65,390 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

unable to check front to rear brake pipes plastic covers fitted underneath vehicle

Pass 27 Jun 2011 58,599 miles

bonnet hard to close

drivers mirror glass poor

Pass 7 May 2010 45,138 miles

brake warning light on dash

Pass 6 May 2009 32,201 miles
Pass 10 May 2008 21,203 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 17,588 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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WV54 XTZ is a 2004 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 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 WV54 XTZ, 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 WV54 XTZ registered?

WV54 XTZ is a 2004 BMW 116, first registered on 24 September 2004.

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