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NG54 RSZ

2004 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2024
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

103,566 mi
Last recorded103,566 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2023
Typical for 2004 BMW 11669,928 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2023 103,566 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front flasher fading

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear heatshield insecure

Rear tyres cuts at inner sidewalls

Pass 21 Jan 2022 94,334 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front and both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2020 86,549 miles

Nearside Rear tyre 2mm

Offside Rear tyre 3mm

Pass 30 May 2019 79,919 miles
Pass 28 May 2018 73,562 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

under body trays and outer sill covers fitted

Pass 23 May 2017 66,371 miles

Centre exhaust hanger broken

Exhaust system corroded

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak ()

Undertray fitted

Fail 23 May 2017 66,371 miles

Centre exhaust hanger broken

Exhaust system corroded

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak ()

Undertray fitted

Pass 30 May 2016 61,006 miles

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

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

Fail 30 May 2016 61,006 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Pass 21 May 2015 55,650 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 May 2014 51,634 miles

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

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

both front tyres worn on out side edges

Fail 30 May 2014 51,634 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)

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

both front tyres worn on out side edges

Pass 22 Feb 2013 45,078 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 40,610 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2010 38,854 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 19 Sep 2008 31,271 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2007 24,981 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 RSZ is a 2004 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 RSZ, 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 RSZ is a 2004 BMW 116, first registered on 8 December 2004.

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