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2004 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2016
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

98,419 mi
Last recorded98,419 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2015
Typical for 2004 BMW 11669,928 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN2 NHS
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2015 98,419 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2015 98,411 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Pass 15 Aug 2014 90,438 miles

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

nearside rear wheel slightly binding

Fail 13 Aug 2014 90,434 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 16 Aug 2013 88,634 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 31 Jul 2012 86,772 miles

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

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

front and rear brake discs corroded

Pass 5 Sep 2011 85,476 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2010 72,485 miles

air filter disconnected

air flow meter taped up

nearside front jacking block missing

small stonechip in windscreen

both front tyres worn/wearing on outer edges

both rear tyres worn/wearing on inner edges

Fail 30 Jan 2010 72,477 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

air filter disconnected

air flow meter taped up

nearside front jacking block missing

small stonechip in windscreen

both front tyres worn/wearing on outer edges

both rear tyres worn/wearing on inner edges

Pass 6 Jan 2009 62,628 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2009 62,628 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 4 Jan 2008 48,875 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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N2 NHS 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 66.7%.

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 N2 NHS, 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 N2 NHS registered?

N2 NHS is a 2004 BMW 116, first registered on 17 November 2004.

Is N2 NHS safe to buy?

The MOT history for N2 NHS shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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