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MA54 XEN

2004 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

140,859 mi
Last recorded140,859 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2018
Typical for 2004 BMW 11669,928 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA54 XEN
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2018 140,859 miles

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

Fail 22 Oct 2018 140,859 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Sep 2017 134,877 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both sides (2.4.G.2)

Front pads wearing thin

Fail 7 Sep 2017 134,738 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened both sides (2.4.G.1)

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

eml light on

Pass 11 Aug 2016 119,481 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2016 119,481 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 13 Aug 2015 107,859 miles

Engine covers and Under trays fitted.

Fail 10 Aug 2015 107,856 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Engine covers and Under trays fitted.

Pass 16 Aug 2014 93,880 miles

Nearside and offside front brake hoses are cracking slightly

Pass 28 Nov 2012 71,598 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2012 71,598 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Oct 2011 61,200 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2010 54,632 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2009 48,121 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2009 48,108 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Sep 2008 36,403 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 22,490 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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MA54 XEN is a 2004 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 MA54 XEN, 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 MA54 XEN registered?

MA54 XEN is a 2004 BMW 116, first registered on 27 September 2004.

Is MA54 XEN safe to buy?

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