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YR54 VDX

2004 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2020
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

137,779 mi
Last recorded137,779 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2019
Typical for 2004 BMW 11669,928 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR54 VDX
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2019 137,779 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2018 129,084 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Front arm bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Feb 2017 111,369 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 94,551 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Mar 2015 81,963 miles

(both) front tyres worn on the outside

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 2 Mar 2015 81,963 miles

(both) front tyres worn on the outside

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2014 76,544 miles

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Front brake hoses are deteriorating & cracking (where marked)

N/s rear tyre unevenly worn

Rear brake pads have worn low (n/s moreso)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 5 Jan 2013 68,140 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2012 59,229 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2011 49,130 miles

Front tyres Worn and thread damaged on inner edge

Fail 5 Jan 2011 49,115 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front tyres Worn and thread damaged on inner edge

Pass 4 Jan 2010 38,018 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2008 32,030 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 12 Dec 2007 26,556 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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YR54 VDX is a 2004 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 YR54 VDX, 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 YR54 VDX registered?

YR54 VDX is a 2004 BMW 116, first registered on 22 September 2004.

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