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YY54 VEK

2004 BMW 116

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2025
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

44,951 mi
Last recorded44,951 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2024
Typical for 2004 BMW 11669,928 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY54 VEK
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2024 44,951 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush, both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view screen chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush, both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced General underside corrosion, withstood CAT (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2023 44,838 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm, inner bush, both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view screen chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush, both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general underside corrosion, withstood cat (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2022 44,672 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view screen chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general underside corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2021 44,479 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 6 Aug 2020 44,171 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides and o/s/r (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 15 Apr 2019 46,636 miles

all tyres slightly distorted

Fail 9 Apr 2019 43,636 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

all tyres slightly distorted

Pass 10 Nov 2017 41,581 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2016 40,157 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2015 38,194 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2014 35,851 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2013 31,826 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2012 28,739 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2011 24,610 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2010 51,362 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)

Pass 4 Nov 2009 19,867 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 15,769 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2007 12,211 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 VEK is a 2004 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 YY54 VEK, 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 VEK is a 2004 BMW 116, first registered on 22 December 2004.

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