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N20 GOR

2004 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2020
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

154,924 mi
Last recorded154,924 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2019
Typical for 2004 BMW 11669,928 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN20 GOR
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2019 154,924 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Apr 2018 140,489 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear 205/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Mar 2017 123,223 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 2 Apr 2016 109,283 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2015 100,855 miles

rear brake discs worn and corroded

Fail 27 Mar 2015 100,853 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

rear brake discs worn and corroded

Pass 1 Apr 2014 94,012 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 87,776 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2013 87,776 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Mar 2012 78,322 miles

Front brake discs slightly worn

Rear brake discs slightly worn

Roof bars fitted

Pass 7 Mar 2011 61,196 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 47,375 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2009 35,129 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 20,096 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 20,080 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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N20 GOR is a 2004 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 N20 GOR, 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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N20 GOR is a 2004 BMW 116, first registered on 1 December 2004.

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