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NH04 SHO

2021 BMW 116

White Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

49,416 mi
Last recorded49,416 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2021 BMW 11639,223 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNH04 SHO
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2021
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 49,416 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2025 42,417 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Jan 2025 51,147 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush separated but not moving excessively (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 31 Jan 2025 51,147 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm rear bush completely separated resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush separated but not moving excessively (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Apr 2024 30,219 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Feb 2024 41,272 miles

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2023 33,138 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2023 33,138 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 25 Jan 2022 27,012 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2022 27,012 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2021 21,950 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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NH04 SHO is a 2021 BMW 116 in White with a 1,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2021 BMW 116 models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.0% with a typical mileage of 39,223 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 NH04 SHO, 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 5 years old, this BMW 116 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was NH04 SHO registered?

NH04 SHO is a 2021 BMW 116, first registered on 30 April 2021.

Is NH04 SHO safe to buy?

The MOT history for NH04 SHO shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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