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NG54 FLE

2004 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

91,961 mi
Last recorded91,961 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW 11669,928 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNG54 FLE
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 91,961 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2024 91,856 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Oct 2023 91,739 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2022 85,833 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2021 84,912 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2021 84,912 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Nov 2020 83,943 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2019 83,005 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2018 80,175 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2017 76,763 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2016 71,431 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2015 68,766 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2014 65,155 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2013 60,851 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Nov 2012 56,182 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2011 45,829 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2010 40,245 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2009 34,838 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2008 28,154 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2007 22,024 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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 FLE is a 2004 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 FLE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was NG54 FLE registered?

NG54 FLE is a 2004 BMW 116, first registered on 24 November 2004.

Is NG54 FLE safe to buy?

The MOT history for NG54 FLE shows 20 tests with a 95% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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