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NV54 LXE

2004 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

114,854 mi
Last recorded114,854 miles
Recorded on17 May 2017
Typical for 2004 BMW 11669,928 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV54 LXE
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 May 2017 114,854 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2016 103,044 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2016 103,044 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Apr 2015 93,589 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Fail 2 Apr 2015 93,585 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2014 80,418 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2012 62,518 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2011 47,317 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 39,099 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2009 36,011 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2008 27,388 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2007 21,875 miles

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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NV54 LXE is a 2004 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 LXE, 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 NV54 LXE registered?

NV54 LXE is a 2004 BMW 116, first registered on 11 November 2004.

Is NV54 LXE safe to buy?

The MOT history for NV54 LXE shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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