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CA54 NBF

2004 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2023
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

193,991 mi
Last recorded193,991 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2023
Typical for 2004 BMW 11669,928 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA54 NBF
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Fail 3 Oct 2023 193,991 miles

Central Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements split down the middle (0.1 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1955516 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1955516 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule rear to centre (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear exhaust heatshield slightly insecure

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule rear to centre (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2022 190,229 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/55x16 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Sep 2021 185,027 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Sep 2021 185,027 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Sep 2021 185,005 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded both from body to suspension (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Jun 2020 182,099 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

slight oil leak

stone chip on windscreen

Fail 15 Jun 2020 182,099 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

slight oil leak

stone chip on windscreen

Pass 1 Mar 2019 177,750 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2018 171,647 miles

Central Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

n/s/r and o/s/f tyre treads perishing

Pass 17 Feb 2017 162,213 miles

Central Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 17 Feb 2017 162,213 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Central Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Mar 2016 156,863 miles

Offside n/s/f tyre out of shape on edge

n/s/r shocker leaking

o/s/f tyre worn on edge

Fail 2 Mar 2016 156,863 miles

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

Offside n/s/f tyre out of shape on edge

n/s/r shocker leaking

o/s/f tyre worn on edge

Pass 16 Oct 2014 142,299 miles

both rear tyres ON limit

Pass 12 Nov 2013 123,919 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2012 103,630 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2012 103,625 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 2 Nov 2011 93,672 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2010 81,278 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN(SERVICEABLE AT TIME OF TEST)

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

Pass 19 Nov 2009 68,788 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2008 56,588 miles

O,S,F TYRE SMOOTH INSIDE EDGE.

Pass 22 Nov 2007 43,184 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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CA54 NBF is a 2004 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 CA54 NBF, 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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CA54 NBF is a 2004 BMW 116, first registered on 17 December 2004.

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