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NK54 SJY

2004 BMW 116

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

122,517 mi
Last recorded122,517 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2020
Typical for 2004 BMW 11669,928 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNK54 SJY
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2020 122,517 miles

both rear tyres worn inner edge

slight oil leak

underside rusty

Fail 20 Aug 2020 122,517 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Windscreen washer not working both (3.5 (a))

both rear tyres worn inner edge

slight oil leak

underside rusty

Pass 5 Jan 2019 116,543 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

front brake hoses cracking

rear sub frame very rusty

underneath covered in oil

Fail 3 Jan 2019 116,543 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

underneath covered in oil

both front tyres worn on edges

front brake hoses cracking

rear sub frame very rusty

Pass 3 Jan 2018 111,547 miles

front brake hoses cracking

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 20 Jan 2017 109,940 miles

front brake hoses cracking

Pass 17 Dec 2015 106,295 miles

Engine oil leak

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

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

Fail 15 Dec 2015 106,295 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Engine oil leak

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Nov 2014 101,178 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

engine noisey

Pass 21 Nov 2013 92,789 miles

Brakes ; front brake discs corroded & worn , at wear limit , recommend replace

Brakes ; front brake hoses , ferrules corroded

Brakes ; imbalance on parking brake 12 % , noise o/s during brake test

Engine ; oil leak

Note ; engine & gearbox under guards missing

Suspension ; slight play n/s/r suspension arm pin / bush

Various covers & mouldings fitted , restricted views

Pass 3 Dec 2012 86,015 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Jul 2012 85,507 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 28 Mar 2012 85,487 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

service due, engine oil leak

Pass 18 May 2011 76,856 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 66,414 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 7 Jul 2009 61,976 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 19 Jun 2008 49,788 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2007 31,754 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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NK54 SJY is a 2004 BMW 116 in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 NK54 SJY, 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 NK54 SJY registered?

NK54 SJY is a 2004 BMW 116, first registered on 18 September 2004.

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