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EJ54 NVN

2004 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2024
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

184,091 mi
Last recorded184,091 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2023
Typical for 2004 BMW 11669,928 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ54 NVN
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 9 Jan 2023 184,091 miles

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All lower bushes show signs of wear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2021 175,791 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 17 Oct 2020 169,612 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2019 159,333 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2018 152,378 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 145,194 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Apr 2016 135,580 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 128,965 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 122,103 miles

both rear brake discs have corrosion to braking surfaces

Pass 13 Mar 2013 106,290 miles

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2012 83,388 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 62,304 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 56,641 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Mar 2009 50,741 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2007 39,831 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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EJ54 NVN is a 2004 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 EJ54 NVN, 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 EJ54 NVN registered?

EJ54 NVN is a 2004 BMW 116, first registered on 23 November 2004.

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