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NK 3835

2004 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2024
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

221,005 mi
Last recorded221,005 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2023
Typical for 2004 BMW 11896,770 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNK 3835
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2023 221,005 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 7 Oct 2023 221,005 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 24 Apr 2023 216,797 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all of vehicles (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

headlamp pattern deflectors fitted

rear sub frame corroded

under covers fitted front to rear

Fail 24 Apr 2023 216,797 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all of vehicles (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

headlamp pattern deflectors fitted

rear sub frame corroded

under covers fitted front to rear

Pass 24 Feb 2023 214,527 miles

Coolant leak ()

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides wearing on outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning upper position lamp in op (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides wearing hard on inner edges and across tread pattern (5.2.3 (e))

headlamp pattern deflectors fitted

under covers fitted front to rear

How Reliable is the BMW 118?

Based on 1,923,256 MOT tests across 197,877 vehicles.

81.5%
Pass Rate
6,893
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
197,877
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 33,763
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 14,229
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 10,699
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 8,439
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 6,974
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NK 3835 is a 2004 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2004 BMW 118 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.8% with a typical mileage of 96,770 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 118 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 33,763 recorded failures. If you're considering buying NK 3835, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 118 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 22 years old, this BMW 118 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was NK 3835 registered?

NK 3835 is a 2004 BMW 118, first registered on 28 September 2004.

Is NK 3835 safe to buy?

The MOT history for NK 3835 shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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