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N7 COM

2004 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2025
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

76,029 mi
Last recorded76,029 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2024
Typical for 2004 BMW 11669,928 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN7 COM
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2024 76,029 miles

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

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

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

some under body corrosion showing

Fail 11 Nov 2024 76,028 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

some under body corrosion showing

Pass 6 Nov 2023 73,478 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2022 71,064 miles

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

rusting to rear subframe and suspension

Fail 11 Nov 2022 71,061 miles

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

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

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

rusting to rear subframe and suspension

Pass 9 Nov 2021 67,428 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 12 Nov 2020 64,548 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective center section (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 10 Nov 2020 64,548 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective center section (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Nov 2019 60,900 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 7 Nov 2019 60,900 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Nov 2018 56,516 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

under body covers and engine covers

Pass 1 Aug 2017 49,338 miles

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules intermediate at rear (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded o/s rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Jul 2016 46,648 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2015 43,864 miles

Both rear tyres getting low,3mm slight perishing..

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

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

Fail 30 Jul 2015 43,859 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Both rear tyres getting low,3mm slight perishing..

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2014 40,306 miles

n/s/r brake pads getting low..

Pass 18 Jul 2013 37,613 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front and nearside rear tyres cracking between treads

offside front and offside rear tyres cracking between treads

Pass 17 Jul 2012 34,430 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Aug 2011 31,057 miles

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

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

front pads approx 60% worn

Pass 14 Jul 2010 26,490 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 22,960 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 19,109 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 14,360 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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N7 COM is a 2004 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 N7 COM, 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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N7 COM is a 2004 BMW 116, first registered on 22 June 2004.

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