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YY54 NTV

2004 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2020
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

118,819 mi
Last recorded118,819 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2019
Typical for 2004 BMW 11669,928 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY54 NTV
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2019 118,819 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Fail 27 Mar 2019 118,819 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Mar 2018 115,652 miles

both front brake hoses are perished

both rear abs rings are corroded

traction control light flashing when driving car but of when stationary

Pass 29 Mar 2017 111,985 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2016 102,743 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

child seat fitted

Fail 8 Feb 2016 102,743 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

child seat fitted

e.m.l on

Pass 9 Feb 2015 92,974 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2014 80,504 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2013 68,903 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 65,214 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2011 54,120 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 47,198 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 11 Nov 2008 36,319 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2007 26,451 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 18,559 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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YY54 NTV 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 86.7%.

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 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 YY54 NTV, 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 YY54 NTV registered?

YY54 NTV is a 2004 BMW 116, first registered on 19 November 2004.

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