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ML51 MBA

2004 BMW 116

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2021
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

83,083 mi
Last recorded83,083 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2020
Typical for 2004 BMW 11669,928 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML51 MBA
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2020 83,083 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2020 83,083 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Oct 2019 75,174 miles

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

fan belt worn

Pass 31 Oct 2018 67,291 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))

Pass 15 Nov 2017 59,456 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2017 59,455 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 12 Nov 2016 49,089 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front & rear (3.5.1g)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s & o/s (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 13 Nov 2015 45,446 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Nov 2014 40,177 miles

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

Front number plate cracked

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

Pass 14 Mar 2014 37,188 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

slight wear lip on front brake discs

Pass 9 Mar 2013 32,640 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Mar 2012 28,205 miles

205/55/16/91h continental RSC

Nearside Front 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 wearing thin on inner edge

Pass 7 Mar 2011 24,199 miles

205/55/16/91h continental run flat

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

both front tyres wearing unevenly / advisse wheel alignement is checked

screw in offside rear tyre

Pass 17 Mar 2010 19,294 miles

205/55/16/91h continental

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

Pass 16 Mar 2009 14,838 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 9,873 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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ML51 MBA is a 2004 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 ML51 MBA, 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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ML51 MBA is a 2004 BMW 116, first registered on 31 December 2004.

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