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NA54 NTV

2004 BMW 116

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

137,878 mi
Last recorded137,878 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW 11669,928 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNA54 NTV
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2025 137,878 miles

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 20 Jun 2024 129,865 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2023 121,127 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2022 111,921 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Jun 2022 111,909 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2021 103,321 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2019 94,003 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Feb 2018 90,447 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2016 87,492 miles

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

Fail 7 Oct 2016 87,491 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part fouling during lock to lock to suspension and chassis / incorrectly or wrong type fitted (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part fouling during lock to lock to suspension and chassis / incorrectly or wrong type fitted (3.6.B.4a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 25 Aug 2015 84,270 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2015 84,270 miles

Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Lower Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 10 Apr 2014 78,434 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear subframe corroded

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Apr 2013 70,924 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Nov 2011 57,868 miles

front tyres warn outter edges

Pass 8 Nov 2010 55,278 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 47,340 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 38,461 miles

nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 1 Oct 2007 29,904 miles

front tyres wearing on inner and outer edges

n/s/f tyre has nail in tread

Fail 25 Sep 2007 29,759 miles

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

front tyres wearing on inner and outer edges

n/s/f tyre has nail in tread

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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NA54 NTV is a 2004 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 NA54 NTV, 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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NA54 NTV is a 2004 BMW 116, first registered on 1 October 2004.

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