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YP54 UYB

2004 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2023
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

113,326 mi
Last recorded113,326 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2022
Typical for 2004 BMW 11669,928 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP54 UYB
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2022 113,326 miles

Lower Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Lower Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Dec 2020 110,558 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDE (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake hose slightly damaged BOTH SIDE (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDE (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDE (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDE (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp switch not able to be operated from the normal driving position (4.5.3 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Dec 2020 110,558 miles

Front Road wheel fixing missing BOTH SIDE (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour BOTH SIDE (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Road wheel fixing missing BOTH SIDE (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDE (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake hose slightly damaged BOTH SIDE (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDE (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDE (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDE (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp switch not able to be operated from the normal driving position (4.5.3 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2019 100,179 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Nov 2018 96,467 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))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 16 Nov 2017 93,399 miles

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

rear brake discs worn

slight play in all 4 front lower arm bushes

slight play in o/s steering arm

Pass 2 Nov 2016 91,667 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 2 Nov 2015 88,563 miles

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)

Pass 31 Oct 2014 71,462 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2013 64,591 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2012 60,491 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2011 57,562 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2010 46,873 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 35,658 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)

Pass 18 Oct 2008 20,878 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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 30 Oct 2007 14,997 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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YP54 UYB is a 2004 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YP54 UYB, 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 YP54 UYB registered?

YP54 UYB is a 2004 BMW 116, first registered on 30 October 2004.

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