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NG54 BXM

2004 BMW 116

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

118,822 mi
Last recorded118,822 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2019
Typical for 2004 BMW 11669,928 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNG54 BXM
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2019 118,822 miles

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

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both rear shock absorbers poor

tyres wearing

under trays and engine covers fitted

Fail 9 Dec 2019 118,822 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper inadequately mounted (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both rear shock absorbers poor

tyres wearing

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 12 Dec 2018 105,452 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipe's (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

oil leak

under trays

Pass 13 Dec 2017 97,876 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2017 97,876 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2016 90,369 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

advise under body covers fitted

Pass 7 Dec 2015 85,707 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2014 80,783 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Dec 2013 74,691 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Dec 2012 66,336 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2011 49,047 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2010 37,997 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2009 31,312 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 13 Nov 2009 31,312 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2008 25,868 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2007 20,350 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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NG54 BXM is a 2004 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 NG54 BXM, 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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NG54 BXM is a 2004 BMW 116, first registered on 18 November 2004.

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