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ML54 XKZ

2004 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

140,917 mi
Last recorded140,917 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2020
Typical for 2004 BMW 11669,928 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2020 140,917 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both nearside and offside bottom (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

offside rear tyre outersidewall is slightly deteriorated

undertray and engine covers are fitted to the vehicle

Fail 9 Dec 2020 140,917 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both nearside and offside bottom (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both nearside and offside (4.4.3 (a))

offside rear tyre outersidewall is slightly deteriorated

undertray and engine covers are fitted to the vehicle

Pass 22 Nov 2019 133,502 miles

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect offside and nearside (5.3.2 (b))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Nov 2019 133,502 miles

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect offside and nearside (5.3.2 (b))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Dec 2018 128,017 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55 R16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 3 Dec 2018 128,017 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55 R16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55 R16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 8 Nov 2017 123,077 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 7 Nov 2017 123,076 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin osr near legal limit (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Jun 2016 118,754 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2014 108,163 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2013 101,329 miles

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)

Pass 16 Dec 2011 93,579 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2011 83,464 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2010 67,831 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2009 46,953 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2008 35,261 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 XKZ is a 2004 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 ML54 XKZ, 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 ML54 XKZ registered?

ML54 XKZ is a 2004 BMW 116, first registered on 21 October 2004.

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