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NH54 WFE

2004 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2024
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

99,779 mi
Last recorded99,779 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2023
Typical for 2004 BMW 11669,928 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNH54 WFE
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2023 99,779 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 1 Aug 2023 99,774 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Dec 2021 94,064 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2020 90,597 miles
Pass 6 May 2019 84,918 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear (differential has small leak)

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 30 May 2018 80,143 miles

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

both front and both rear brake hoses slightly deteriorated

brake and suspension components slightly corroded

minor stone chip damage in windscreen

Fail 30 May 2018 80,143 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

both front and both rear brake hoses slightly deteriorated

brake and suspension components slightly corroded

minor stone chip damage in windscreen

Pass 2 Aug 2016 70,328 miles

front and rear brake discs and pads slightly worn

rear lamps slightly tinted

Fail 2 Aug 2016 70,328 miles

Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions nearside rear and offside front (4.1.D.1f)

front and rear brake discs and pads slightly worn

rear lamps slightly tinted

Fail 19 Jun 2015 64,433 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

rear diff oil seal leak

rear lenses slightly tinted

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 19 Jun 2015 64,433 miles

rear diff oil seal leak

rear lenses slightly tinted

Pass 20 Jun 2014 59,338 miles

front brake discs lipped

rear washer jet cap missing

Pass 19 Jun 2013 44,855 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2013 44,855 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2012 43,332 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

both rear tyres bald on inner edges (not testable area) advise replace

Fail 28 Nov 2012 43,332 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

both front tyres wearing on edges

both rear tyres bald on inner edges (not testable area) advise replace

Pass 21 Nov 2011 39,658 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2010 34,811 miles

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

brake warning light on

rear brake pads appear about 75% worn

Pass 25 Nov 2009 28,522 miles

front brake pads appear low

Pass 24 Nov 2008 23,764 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

front tyres low on edges

rear tyres 4mm

wipers noisey

Pass 28 Nov 2007 18,934 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2007 18,706 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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NH54 WFE is a 2004 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 NH54 WFE, 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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NH54 WFE is a 2004 BMW 116, first registered on 27 November 2004.

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