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YF54 NYV

2004 BMW 116

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

118,305 mi
Last recorded118,305 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2017
Typical for 2004 BMW 11669,928 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF54 NYV
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2017 118,305 miles

both front brake hoses deteriorated

rear subframe heavily corroded

Fail 11 Nov 2017 117,949 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front brake hoses deteriorated

rear subframe heavily corroded

Pass 5 Dec 2016 111,890 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2016 109,325 miles

Both front tyres are worn on outer edge

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

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

Fail 23 Jun 2016 109,325 miles

Both front tyres are worn on outer edge

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2015 100,948 miles
Fail 28 May 2015 100,499 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 29 May 2014 91,842 miles
Fail 27 May 2014 91,797 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 3 Jun 2013 83,497 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both rear tyres are worn to 3mm

offside and nearside front tyres are worn on outer edges

Pass 3 Jun 2013 83,497 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

both rear tyres are worn to 3mm

offside and nearside front tyres are worn on outer edges

Pass 25 Jun 2012 74,756 miles
Fail 29 May 2012 74,668 miles

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Jun 2011 65,413 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 56,261 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 45,518 miles

Nearside Rear 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 16 Jun 2008 32,953 miles

traction control light stays on

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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YF54 NYV is a 2004 BMW 116 in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 YF54 NYV, 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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YF54 NYV is a 2004 BMW 116, first registered on 13 December 2004.

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