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NC54 CEN

2004 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

128,709 mi
Last recorded128,709 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2020
Typical for 2004 BMW 11669,928 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNC54 CEN
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2020 128,709 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2020 128,709 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 May 2019 127,320 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2018 122,500 miles

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

Heat shields/plastic under covers damaged/missing

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged Minor cracking (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 1 May 2018 122,148 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated cracked to cords (3.6.B.4d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault airbag light (5.4.2)

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

Offside Front tyre has slight wear on edges

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 12 Apr 2017 110,585 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2017 110,585 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 16 Mar 2016 96,357 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit TO LEGAL LIMIT (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit TO LEGAL LIMIT (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Aug 2015 93,140 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2014 85,922 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 7 Aug 2013 79,114 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2013 79,114 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 72,806 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 11 Sep 2012 72,806 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 21 Sep 2011 63,566 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2010 50,749 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 39,169 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 28,649 miles

n/s rear tyre wearing low

Pass 26 Sep 2007 20,633 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2007 14,031 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 CEN is a 2004 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 CEN, 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 CEN is a 2004 BMW 116, first registered on 15 December 2004.

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