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BXZ 7185

2004 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2016
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

97,652 mi
Last recorded97,652 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2015
Typical for 2004 BMW 11669,928 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBXZ 7185
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2015 97,652 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 93,302 miles
Pass 24 May 2014 92,080 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2013 82,644 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 75,291 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 12 Aug 2011 66,485 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

handbrake warning light staying on dash

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

tyre monitor warning light illuminated in red on dash

Fail 9 Aug 2011 66,485 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

handbrake warning light staying on dash

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

tyre monitor warning light illuminated in red on dash

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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BXZ 7185 is a 2004 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 BXZ 7185, 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 BXZ 7185 registered?

BXZ 7185 is a 2004 BMW 116, first registered on 6 September 2004.

Is BXZ 7185 safe to buy?

The MOT history for BXZ 7185 shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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