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N2 VMA

2004 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

99,018 mi
Last recorded99,018 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW 11669,928 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN2 VMA
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 99,018 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s & o/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2025 96,632 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s & o/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2024 93,884 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s & o/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Jul 2023 90,953 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2022 88,251 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s & o/s front & rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

undercovers fitted

Fail 26 Jul 2022 88,209 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached Excessively corroded (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached Excessively corroded (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Nearside and offside front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Nearside and offside rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Nearside and offside front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Nearside and offside rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Nearside and offside front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Nearside and offside rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Coil spring corroded Nearside and offside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords In tread. 195/55r16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive From engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 22 Jul 2021 85,300 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Outer driveshaft weeping grease

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jul 2020 82,809 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2019 79,648 miles

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2018 76,666 miles

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

Nearside and offside front brake hoses perishing slightly

Pass 6 Jul 2017 73,679 miles

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

Offside rear outer cv gaiter deteriorated

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

Pass 1 Aug 2016 72,411 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Nearside and offside front (3.6.B.4d)

Fluid residue around power steering hoses

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

Front and rear brake discs lipped/worn slightly

Nail in offside rear tyre on inner edge.195/55r16

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim On inner rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 28 Jul 2016 72,324 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Nearside and offside front (3.6.B.4d)

Fluid residue around power steering hoses

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

Front and rear brake discs lipped/worn slightly

Nail in offside rear tyre on inner edge.195/55r16

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim On inner rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Jul 2015 68,736 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Jul 2014 65,791 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 8 Jul 2013 61,519 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 58,001 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

slight misting of oil around front power steering pipes

Pass 3 Aug 2011 53,172 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2010 48,272 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 38,084 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2008 27,821 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 18,787 miles

Nail in front tyre

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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N2 VMA is a 2004 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 N2 VMA, 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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N2 VMA is a 2004 BMW 116, first registered on 13 July 2004.

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