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CE54 WNH

2004 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2024
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

85,579 mi
Last recorded85,579 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2023
Typical for 2004 BMW 11669,928 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE54 WNH
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2023 85,579 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Feb 2022 80,660 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Fail 4 Feb 2022 80,660 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Pass 16 Jan 2021 76,495 miles

Front Registration damaged.

Pass 31 Jan 2020 74,370 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Fail 11 Jan 2020 74,355 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively wiper worn+juddering (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury outer body sill plastic cover damaged+split sharp edge + front bumper damaged sharp edge (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Steering locking device ineffective (dangerous) (2.1.3 (d))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated and nearside front lower ball joint gaiter deep cracks (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement and nearside front lower arm (forward facing) rubber bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear jacking rubber block missing

all four door outer handles sticking

boot lid can not be opening from the out side but (does open from inner side) boot lccking mechanism has a slight fault (strong advice)

both rear tyres +nearside front tyre wearing low

front bumper damage from the offside

front reg plate damage+cracked

rear bumper damaged

steering feels slightly /heavy/stiff when turning

rear wiper blade missing rear windscreen glass scratched

Pass 15 Dec 2018 71,276 miles

Nearside 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))

Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))

front wipers smearing slightly

Pass 15 Jan 2018 68,664 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside seel panel is damaged

Oil leak from engine and gearbox ()

Fail 15 Jan 2018 68,664 miles

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

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

Rear Outer Brake hose excessively deteriorated both sides (3.6.B.4d)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside seel panel is damaged

Oil leak from engine and gearbox ()

Pass 13 Jan 2017 65,977 miles

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

full under body covers / trays fitted at time of test

Fail 13 Jan 2017 65,977 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release missing (5.2.5a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

full under body covers / trays fitted at time of test

Pass 23 Dec 2015 60,630 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2014 46,618 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Feb 2014 41,819 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2012 36,725 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2011 32,506 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2010 28,489 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 24,898 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2008 20,437 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 15,826 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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CE54 WNH is a 2004 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 CE54 WNH, 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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CE54 WNH is a 2004 BMW 116, first registered on 27 September 2004.

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