MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
99,017 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside rear suspension upper arm inner rose joint has slight play.
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside rear suspension upper arm inner rose joint has slight play.
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Both rear at subframe (3.6.B.4e)
Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear lower (2.4.G.2)
Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Both rear at subframe (3.6.B.4e)
Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear lower (2.4.G.2)
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Both rear at subframe (3.6.B.4e)
Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front (3.6.B.4d)
Offside front tyre scrubbed on inner and outer edges
Rear subframe corroded
Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear lower forward facing (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
ESP lamp illuminated
Nearside front tyre wearing thin on outer edge
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside front tyre wearing thin on outer edge
How Reliable is the BMW 116?
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YE54 VTZ is a 2004 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 YE54 VTZ, 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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YE54 VTZ is a 2004 BMW 116, first registered on 29 November 2004.
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