2004 BMW 116 1.6L Petrol · VF54 DAA
2004 BMW 116 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01 Sept 2004. Recorded mileage 129,143 miles. MOT expired on 11 Apr 2013. Currently declared SORN. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 116
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 11 Apr 2013
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 129,143 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Available on IAGC
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
VF54 DAA Key Findings
- 8 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 05/03/2012
- 129,143 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
VF54 DAA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
8 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 BMW 116 (VF54 DAA) between March 2007 and March 2012.
The record contains 6 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 05 March 2012 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (3 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)”; “Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)”; “Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)”.
VF54 DAA Mileage History
- 26/03/20073,259 mi
- 25/03/200849,254 mi+45,995 mi
- 20/03/200993,419 mi+44,165 mi
- 03/04/200993,419 mi
- 07/04/2010126,207 mi+32,788 mi
- 05/09/2011153,875 mi+27,668 mi
- 14/09/2011153,888 mi+13 mi
- 05/03/2012129,143 mi-24,745 mi
Average of roughly 25,457 miles per year across 8 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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