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NV54 LWE

2004 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2025
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

59,794 mi
Last recorded59,794 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2024
Typical for 2004 BMW 11669,928 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV54 LWE
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc
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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2024 59,794 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2023 56,814 miles

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

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

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Oct 2023 56,814 miles

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2022 53,946 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2021 49,760 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2020 43,708 miles

underside of vehicle corroded front and rear

Fail 21 Aug 2020 43,708 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

underside of vehicle corroded front and rear

Pass 26 Aug 2019 38,128 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2018 34,009 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2016 32,953 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2015 31,722 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2015 31,694 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2014 30,422 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2013 28,838 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2012 26,829 miles

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

Fail 30 Oct 2012 26,829 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 25 Oct 2011 24,763 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2010 22,172 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2009 20,099 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2008 16,178 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2007 13,351 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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NV54 LWE is a 2004 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 NV54 LWE, 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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NV54 LWE is a 2004 BMW 116, first registered on 12 November 2004.

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