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NK53 ZZV

2004 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

99,288 mi
Last recorded99,288 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2016
Typical for 2004 BMW 11669,928 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNK53 ZZV
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2016 99,288 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 23 Sep 2015 93,117 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm(1.3mm raised tread (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine covers fitted

sill covers fitted

under-trays fitted

Fail 23 Sep 2015 93,116 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm(1.3mm raised tread (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine covers fitted

sill covers fitted

under-trays fitted

Pass 1 Oct 2014 84,687 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 1 Oct 2014 84,687 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Oct 2013 76,238 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 Oct 2013 76,238 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Nov 2012 67,537 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 2 Nov 2012 67,536 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 4 Nov 2011 55,647 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 4 Nov 2010 42,353 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front and rear number plates delaminating

Pass 2 Nov 2009 30,680 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

front no plate starting to delaminate

Pass 19 Nov 2008 24,255 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 10 Dec 2007 19,110 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 Dec 2006 12,845 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 21 Dec 2006 12,845 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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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NK53 ZZV is a 2004 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 NK53 ZZV, 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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NK53 ZZV is a 2004 BMW 116, first registered on 9 January 2004.

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