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ML54 NPC

2004 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2022
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

102,817 mi
Last recorded102,817 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2021
Typical for 2004 BMW 11669,928 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2021 102,817 miles

underneath of vehicle rusty

Fail 14 Dec 2021 102,817 miles

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

underneath of vehicle rusty

Pass 14 Oct 2020 99,476 miles

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

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

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

Fail 7 Oct 2020 99,472 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2019 97,554 miles

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

Fail 22 Oct 2019 97,554 miles

Electronic stability control switch not functioning correctly (7.12 (d))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Oct 2018 87,505 miles

Front Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))

Nearside Rear 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 2 Oct 2017 85,895 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Fail 2 Oct 2017 85,895 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 10 Sep 2016 81,829 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 73,026 miles

Engine covers fitted

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

under trays fitted

Pass 3 Sep 2014 62,327 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Aug 2013 53,136 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 44,858 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 38,559 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 33,791 miles

fr tyres worn on edges

Pass 1 Sep 2009 29,096 miles

front tyres low on edges keep check

rear tyres 3mm keep check

Pass 5 Sep 2008 23,749 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 18,115 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 NPC is a 2004 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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

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The MOT history for ML54 NPC shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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