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BN54 ZPE

2004 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

73,906 mi
Last recorded73,906 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2017
Typical for 2004 BMW 11669,928 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN54 ZPE
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2017 73,906 miles

Offside Rear fuel cap seal cracked but good

Fail 15 Jun 2017 73,906 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fuel cap seal cracked but good

Pass 3 Jun 2016 69,023 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 May 2015 63,824 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2015 63,266 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 1 Feb 2014 56,815 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2014 56,815 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) inappropriately repaired (3.5.1n)

Pass 23 Jan 2013 51,735 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Feb 2012 49,115 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2011 45,328 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2010 40,888 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2009 32,786 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2008 28,334 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2007 21,055 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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BN54 ZPE is a 2004 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 BN54 ZPE, 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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What year was BN54 ZPE registered?

BN54 ZPE is a 2004 BMW 116, first registered on 30 September 2004.

Is BN54 ZPE safe to buy?

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