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NK54 TZC

2004 BMW 116

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

142,945 mi
Last recorded142,945 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2020
Typical for 2004 BMW 11669,928 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNK54 TZC
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2020 142,945 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 10 Dec 2020 142,945 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 16 Jan 2020 140,536 miles

Nearside Rear tyre is on twi

Offside Front tyre is slightly wearing on the edges and has slight cracking to it

slight play in steering rackends

Pass 16 Jan 2019 137,211 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

surface corrosion to various componants of under vehicle ok at time of test

Pass 15 Jan 2018 133,441 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2017 124,818 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2016 110,806 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 28 Jan 2016 110,790 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 22 Jan 2015 101,961 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2013 96,407 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Dec 2012 92,722 miles

front tyres craking in tread patten

Pass 8 Jun 2012 88,515 miles

both front tyres perished in the tread.

Pass 2 Jun 2011 72,919 miles

o/s/r brake disks corroded badly

Fail 31 May 2011 72,919 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

o/s/r brake disks corroded badly

Pass 6 Dec 2010 71,140 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2010 63,350 miles

n/s/f lower front ball joint has slight play in it.

rear brake discs corroding on inner sides.

Fail 11 Jan 2010 63,350 miles

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

Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

n/s/f lower front ball joint has slight play in it.

rear brake discs corroding on inner sides.

Pass 14 Jan 2009 54,636 miles

O/s/f tyre pressure low

Rear brake pads getting low

Rear brakes starting to bind

Pass 27 Nov 2007 41,863 miles

Front inner brake pads appear low

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 TZC is a 2004 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 TZC, 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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NK54 TZC is a 2004 BMW 116, first registered on 7 December 2004.

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