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AE54 XLV

2004 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2017
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

137,440 mi
Last recorded137,440 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2016
Typical for 2004 BMW 11669,928 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE54 XLV
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2016 137,440 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2016 137,435 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 2 Oct 2015 120,365 miles

engine under tray fitted front rubber brake hoses perishing

Pass 4 Oct 2014 98,991 miles

near side rear body damaged

Pass 3 Sep 2013 84,807 miles

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Aug 2012 78,881 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2012 78,881 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Sep 2011 71,463 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 62,952 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 58,619 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 52,384 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2007 45,203 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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AE54 XLV is a 2004 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 AE54 XLV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AE54 XLV registered?

AE54 XLV is a 2004 BMW 116, first registered on 30 September 2004.

Is AE54 XLV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE54 XLV shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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