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YY54 OHB

2004 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2024
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

156,854 mi
Last recorded156,854 miles
Recorded on12 May 2023
Typical for 2004 BMW 11669,928 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY54 OHB
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 May 2023 156,854 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged rubbing on anti roll bar link on lock (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

temporary fuel cap fitted

unable to open boot

Fail 3 May 2023 156,853 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated split casing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated split casing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Sub-frame has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering holed (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged rubbing on anti roll bar link on lock (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear parking brake low effort

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

temporary fuel cap fitted

unable to open boot

Pass 15 Mar 2022 155,103 miles

Rear sub frame and suspension has under body sealant applied

Pass 15 Apr 2021 144,243 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Apr 2021 144,227 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2019 122,183 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Apr 2018 117,760 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2017 113,057 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2016 106,071 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 97,228 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2014 88,694 miles

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

tyre pressure light on

Fail 28 Apr 2014 88,694 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

tyre pressure light on

Pass 2 May 2013 78,861 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 68,871 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 59,663 miles
Fail 6 May 2011 59,659 miles

Offside Rear brake caliper securing device loose (3.5.1j)

Fail 1 Apr 2010 45,593 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

dear brake pads less than 50%

front brake pads 50%

Pass 1 Apr 2010 45,593 miles

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

dear brake pads less than 50%

front brake pads 50%

Pass 31 Mar 2009 30,245 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2008 29,717 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 3 Dec 2008 29,717 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 28 Nov 2007 21,482 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2007 21,482 miles

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

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 OHB is a 2004 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 OHB, 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 OHB is a 2004 BMW 116, first registered on 30 November 2004.

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