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NH54 WZB

2004 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2022
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

127,919 mi
Last recorded127,919 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2021
Typical for 2004 BMW 11669,928 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNH54 WZB
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2021 127,919 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Mar 2019 117,936 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 13 Mar 2019 117,936 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2018 86,232 miles

Coolant leak

Front brake pads low

NSF and OSR tyres are worn close to the legal limit

NSF shock absorber is leaking slightly

Near side headlamp slightly insecure

Rear brake hoses are slightly perished

Rear subframe heavily corroded

Fail 9 Mar 2018 114,449 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Brake hose excessively deteriorated Both front (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Coolant leak

Front brake pads low

NSF and OSR tyres are worn close to the legal limit

NSF shock absorber is leaking slightly

Near side headlamp slightly insecure

Rear brake hoses are slightly perished

Rear subframe heavily corroded

Pass 1 Mar 2017 107,764 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre low on edges

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Fail 28 Feb 2017 107,764 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front tyres low on edges

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2016 99,356 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 4 Feb 2015 94,734 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 2 Feb 2015 94,734 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 18 Nov 2013 86,053 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2012 75,090 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 inside edges

Pass 11 Nov 2011 64,724 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2010 54,198 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

slight play in n/s/r upper arm

small cuts in n/s/r tyre

Pass 19 Nov 2009 44,229 miles

Front wiper blades are poor

Small cuts in the offside rear tyre

Pass 13 Nov 2008 34,753 miles

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

Fail 12 Nov 2008 34,753 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2007 25,488 miles

Stone chip o/s lower corner of windscreen.

Fail 16 Nov 2007 25,488 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Stone chip o/s lower corner of windscreen.

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 WZB is a 2004 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 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 WZB, 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 WZB is a 2004 BMW 116, first registered on 1 November 2004.

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