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NY54 CVL

2004 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2017
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

129,808 mi
Last recorded129,808 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2016
Typical for 2004 BMW 11669,928 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNY54 CVL
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2016 129,808 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2016 129,808 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Sep 2015 119,072 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2015 119,005 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 2 Jul 2014 104,003 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside rear brake binding slightly

Fail 2 Jul 2014 104,003 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 10 Jul 2013 96,178 miles

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

nearside rear brake binding slightly

Fail 25 Jun 2013 96,174 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

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

nearside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 27 Jun 2012 89,516 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2012 89,490 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Jun 2011 60,732 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2010 56,008 miles

Advise rear discs slightly worn

Fail 28 Jun 2010 56,008 miles

Advise rear discs slightly worn

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

Pass 13 Mar 2009 49,515 miles

front brake pads low

nearside front tyre worn on edges

Pass 15 Feb 2008 39,452 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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NY54 CVL is a 2004 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 NY54 CVL, 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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What year was NY54 CVL registered?

NY54 CVL is a 2004 BMW 116, first registered on 23 December 2004.

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