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YH54 DDL

2004 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2020
Tests24 (13 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate54.2%

Mileage

122,632 mi
Last recorded122,632 miles
Recorded on8 May 2019
Typical for 2004 BMW 11669,928 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH54 DDL
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 11 fail
Pass 8 May 2019 122,632 miles

Nearside Front Tyre wearing thin on outer edge

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 3 May 2019 122,632 miles

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

Front Headlamps matched pair incorrect colour Dip beam (4.1.4 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel more than one fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 3 May 2018 117,921 miles
Fail 2 May 2018 117,921 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin strong advies front pads very low (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 1 Mar 2017 106,932 miles

both rear brake pipes carroded

n/s/f Tyre has nail in it

Fail 1 Mar 2017 106,932 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both rear brake pipes carroded

n/s/f Tyre has nail in it

Fail 9 Feb 2017 106,932 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault and tration lamp on (3.4.1c)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Headlamp aim too high to high (1.8)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

rear brake pipes carroded

Pass 18 Jan 2016 105,618 miles

Both rear brake pipes slight corrosion

N/s/r seat belt not inspected due to being obstructed

Rear suspension sub-frame slightly corroded

Fail 6 Jan 2016 105,618 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Steering lock fails to engage (2.1.4b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Both rear brake pipes slight corrosion

N/s/r seat belt not inspected due to being obstructed

Rear suspension sub-frame slightly corroded

Fail 19 Dec 2014 97,742 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

childseat fitted n/s/r not allowing inspection of seat belt

Pass 19 Dec 2014 97,742 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

childseat fitted n/s/r not allowing inspection of seat belt

Pass 17 Dec 2013 88,649 miles

front number plate is damaged

o/s/f tyre is worn on outer edge

Fail 13 Dec 2013 88,458 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

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

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

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

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

front number plate is damaged

o/s/f tyre is worn on outer edge

Pass 21 Dec 2012 77,750 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2012 77,750 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Oct 2012 76,179 miles

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)

Offside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

both rear tyres scrubbed on inner edge

Fail 6 Oct 2012 75,938 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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)

Offside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

both rear tyres scrubbed on inner edge

Pass 3 Oct 2011 65,625 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2010 56,996 miles

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

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

offside rear brake pad wear indicator detached

Fail 1 Oct 2010 56,996 miles

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

offside rear brake pad wear indicator detached

Pass 28 Sep 2009 45,883 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2008 38,505 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2008 38,490 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 22 Sep 2007 26,378 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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YH54 DDL is a 2004 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.2%.

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 YH54 DDL, 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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YH54 DDL is a 2004 BMW 116, first registered on 24 September 2004.

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