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AV54 XLH

2004 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2014
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

69,051 mi
Last recorded69,051 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2013
Typical for 2004 BMW 11669,928 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV54 XLH
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2013 69,051 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2012 59,302 miles

n/s/r seat belt not checked due to a child seat being in place

o/s/f tyre is ON the legal limit of 1.6

o/s/r tyre is close to the legal limit (depth measured at 2mm)

slight oil leak from gearbox area

Fail 10 Jan 2012 59,302 miles

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

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

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

n/s/r seat belt not checked due to a child seat being in place

o/s/f tyre is ON the legal limit of 1.6

o/s/r tyre is close to the legal limit (depth measured at 2mm)

slight oil leak from gearbox area

Pass 12 Jan 2011 48,595 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2010 48,573 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2009 43,932 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 31 Oct 2008 36,951 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2007 30,803 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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AV54 XLH is a 2004 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 AV54 XLH, 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 AV54 XLH registered?

AV54 XLH is a 2004 BMW 116, first registered on 26 October 2004.

Is AV54 XLH safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV54 XLH shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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