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CE54 XAG

2004 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

93,564 mi
Last recorded93,564 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW 11669,928 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE54 XAG
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2025 93,564 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2024 83,070 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2023 68,592 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2022 66,260 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2021 52,015 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2020 40,105 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2019 30,639 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2018 20,058 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2017 13,112 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 10,395 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Sep 2015 8,854 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2015 8,854 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Sep 2014 8,214 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2013 7,663 miles

sterring lock does not engage instantly with key removed and steering operated,but does not try to engage with engine running

Pass 26 Sep 2012 6,988 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 6,287 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 5,531 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 4,770 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 4,010 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 3,192 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 XAG is a 2004 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 XAG, 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 CE54 XAG registered?

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

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