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DF04 NFV

2004 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2025
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

123,724 mi
Last recorded123,724 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2024
Typical for 2004 BMW 11669,928 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF04 NFV
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2024 123,724 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Oct 2022 106,370 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively N/S AND O/S (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated N/S AND O/S - TO CALIPER (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin N/S AND O/S (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively N/S AND O/S (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule BOTH - FROM BODY TO SUBFRAME (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

TPMS SYSTEM INDICATING FLAT TYRE

Fail 30 Sep 2022 106,316 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction ITEMS FROM REAR VIEW MIRROR (3.1 (a) (ii))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective SEAL DETERIORATED (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick N/S AND O/S (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively N/S AND O/S (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated N/S AND O/S - TO CALIPER (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin N/S AND O/S (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively N/S AND O/S (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule BOTH - FROM BODY TO SUBFRAME (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

TPMS SYSTEM INDICATING FLAT TYRE

Pass 24 Sep 2021 94,856 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2021 94,850 miles

Central Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 16 Sep 2020 86,515 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2019 77,321 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2019 77,321 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2018 71,951 miles

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

Fail 21 Jul 2018 71,951 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2017 69,481 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2016 68,138 miles

Centre exhaust bracket broken

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded between hoses (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear slight brake bind

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 4 Aug 2015 64,916 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2014 63,592 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2014 63,592 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 8 Aug 2013 60,344 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 27 Jul 2012 57,233 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 27 Jul 2012 57,233 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 2 Aug 2011 53,495 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

both rear tyres tread is cracked

fuel cap seal slightly cracked

Pass 11 Aug 2010 50,981 miles

All tyres cracking

Both front tyres worn on outer edges

Fuel cap cracking

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 10 Aug 2009 44,660 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2008 36,413 miles

Front wipers noisey and starting to smear

Pass 16 Aug 2007 25,996 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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DF04 NFV is a 2004 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 DF04 NFV, 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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DF04 NFV is a 2004 BMW 116, first registered on 20 August 2004.

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