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NC54 BCZ

2004 BMW 116

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

108,056 mi
Last recorded108,056 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2019
Typical for 2004 BMW 11669,928 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNC54 BCZ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2019 108,056 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2018 101,955 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2018 101,952 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 27 Jan 2017 95,492 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2016 87,786 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2015 78,851 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Fail 9 Jan 2015 78,850 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Pass 24 Jan 2014 73,046 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2013 69,032 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2012 64,628 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in nearside front tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

tyre pressure monitoring warning system lamp on

Pass 17 Dec 2010 57,051 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2010 38,678 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2010 38,678 miles

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 16 Feb 2009 32,362 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 16 Feb 2009 32,362 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2009 32,220 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 26 Jan 2009 32,220 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Dec 2007 24,371 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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NC54 BCZ is a 2004 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 NC54 BCZ, 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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NC54 BCZ is a 2004 BMW 116, first registered on 23 December 2004.

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