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YY54 FVU

2004 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2024
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

119,019 mi
Last recorded119,019 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2023
Typical for 2004 BMW 11669,928 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY54 FVU
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2023 119,019 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Apr 2023 119,019 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2022 115,811 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2021 111,591 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2021 111,591 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) missing (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Feb 2020 108,177 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2020 108,177 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Mar 2019 105,138 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2018 99,326 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 8 Mar 2018 99,326 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 4 Dec 2015 87,440 miles

Offside & Nearside front brake flex hoses starting to split ( not likely to fail)

Pass 8 Dec 2014 75,156 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2013 68,813 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2013 68,809 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 29 Nov 2012 61,859 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 12 Dec 2011 51,027 miles

body has slight damage at nearside front

both front brake discs slight worn

Pass 17 Nov 2010 41,457 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2009 34,568 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2008 25,002 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2007 17,538 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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YY54 FVU is a 2004 BMW 116 in Blue 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 YY54 FVU, 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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YY54 FVU is a 2004 BMW 116, first registered on 31 October 2004.

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