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PA04 NPV

2004 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jan 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

127,271 mi
Last recorded127,271 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW 11669,928 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPA04 NPV
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 127,271 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Nov 2025 127,253 miles

Front Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 8 Nov 2024 136,818 miles

Corrosion Under Body

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2023 190,132 miles

Corrosion Under Body

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 20 Nov 2023 190,132 miles

Corrosion Under Body

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 16 Nov 2022 128,275 miles

Nearside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Underbody Corrosion

Pass 25 Nov 2021 172,767 miles

fuel cap seal slightly perishing

Pass 12 Nov 2020 167,985 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2019 162,837 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2018 155,093 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2017 148,986 miles

Front Tyres Slightly Wearing Unevenly

Pass 17 Oct 2016 141,210 miles

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

Fail 17 Oct 2016 141,210 miles

Front Access panel cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

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

Pass 28 Oct 2015 134,422 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2014 128,224 miles

Front Tyres Bald on Outer Edges

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2013 38,659 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2012 37,806 miles

traction control malfunction warning lamp illuminated

Pass 18 Nov 2011 35,552 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2010 33,793 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2009 30,954 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2008 25,713 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2007 21,862 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2007 20,973 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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PA04 NPV is a 2004 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 PA04 NPV, 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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PA04 NPV is a 2004 BMW 116, first registered on 24 August 2004.

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