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Y2 OCH

2004 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

104,304 mi
Last recorded104,304 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2018
Typical for 2004 BMW 11669,928 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY2 OCH
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2018 104,304 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 13 Feb 2018 104,074 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Steering lock fails to engage (2.1.4b)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 14 Feb 2017 95,468 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2017 95,466 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both rear (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Mar 2016 81,628 miles

Front and rear brake discs lipped/worn but not seriously weakened

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside and offside front tyres wearing on edges.205/55r16

Nearside rear tyre wearing on edges

Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view Nearside and offside (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 29 Mar 2016 81,628 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Front and rear brake discs lipped/worn but not seriously weakened

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside and offside front tyres wearing on edges.205/55r16

Nearside rear tyre wearing on edges

Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view Nearside and offside (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Mar 2015 68,516 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front and rear brake discs lipped/worn but not seriously weakened

fuel cap sealing washer detariorated slightly

Fail 28 Mar 2015 68,492 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front and rear brake discs lipped/worn but not seriously weakened

fuel cap sealing washer detariorated slightly

tyre pressure warning lamp indicates a fault

Fail 31 Mar 2014 58,220 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 31 Mar 2014 58,220 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2013 58,070 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2013 58,070 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2013 53,871 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 28 Jan 2012 48,336 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2010 414,720 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Oct 2010 414,720 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2009 36,988 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2009 25,032 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2007 21,379 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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Y2 OCH 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 63.2%.

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 Y2 OCH, 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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Y2 OCH is a 2004 BMW 116, first registered on 29 September 2004.

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