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CA54 NXU

2004 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

99,157 mi
Last recorded99,157 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW 11669,928 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA54 NXU
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 99,157 miles

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

noise from engine when running

rear exhaust heat shield rattling not insecure

washers have low performance

Pass 26 Sep 2024 98,096 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

washers have low performance

Pass 20 Sep 2023 96,835 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2022 95,628 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Sep 2021 93,584 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Sep 2020 91,587 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nail in tyre both rear

oil dampness around bottom of engine under tray

Fail 9 Sep 2020 91,579 miles

Brake hose excessively deteriorated both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt installation has a claw type seat mounting with an inadequate means of securing the claw (10.1 (o))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nail in tyre both rear

oil dampness around bottom of engine under tray

Pass 10 Sep 2019 89,173 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

both front brake hoses slightly cracking

Pass 10 Sep 2018 85,999 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2017 82,482 miles

both front brake hoses cracking

Pass 1 Jun 2016 78,123 miles
Pass 2 May 2015 73,658 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 69,559 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 66,833 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2011 58,676 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2010 50,389 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2009 39,483 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2008 35,036 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2007 27,812 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 NXU is a 2004 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 CA54 NXU, 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 CA54 NXU registered?

CA54 NXU is a 2004 BMW 116, first registered on 22 December 2004.

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