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ML54 ATN

2004 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2024
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

121,102 mi
Last recorded121,102 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2023
Typical for 2004 BMW 11669,928 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML54 ATN
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2023 121,102 miles

screen cracked

Pass 13 Dec 2022 119,067 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2021 116,554 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2020 108,159 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 17 Dec 2019 103,647 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Fail 17 Dec 2019 103,647 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Pass 19 Dec 2018 95,308 miles

exhaust heat shield loose on one side

front and rear discs rusty

Offside Rear noise coming from wheel

Fail 12 Dec 2018 95,306 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear noise coming from wheel

exhaust heat shield loose on one side

front and rear discs rusty

tyre pressure warning light on

Pass 3 Mar 2017 86,639 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s & n/s (4.1.E.1)

o/s rear tyre outer wall damaged

Fail 3 Mar 2017 86,637 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour o/s & n/s (1.4.A.2f)

Registration plate lamp not working o/s & n/s (1.1.C.1d)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s & n/s (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Jan 2016 79,741 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front tyre worn on edges

Nearside Rear tyre bald on inner edge

Offside Rear tyre bald on inner edge

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

Fail 25 Jan 2016 79,740 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front tyre worn on edges

Nearside Rear tyre bald on inner edge

Offside Rear tyre bald on inner edge

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

Fail 22 Jan 2016 79,620 miles

Front Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

engine man. light on

Pass 2 Feb 2015 473,443 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2014 66,711 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2013 63,706 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2012 60,984 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2011 54,187 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 43,727 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2009 34,024 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2008 22,868 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2007 8,785 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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ML54 ATN is a 2004 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 ML54 ATN, 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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ML54 ATN is a 2004 BMW 116, first registered on 30 September 2004.

Is ML54 ATN safe to buy?

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