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NK54 VNG

2004 BMW 116

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2023
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

134,100 mi
Last recorded134,100 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2022
Typical for 2004 BMW 11669,928 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2022 134,100 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2021 114,518 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2020 106,747 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NSF & OSF track control arm bushes have slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Nov 2020 106,747 miles

Exhaust system insecure Downpipe nuts have corroded away (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated NSF & OSF (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated NSR & OSR (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NSF & OSF track control arm bushes have slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2019 97,855 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement HUB CARRIER, LOWER BUSH WORN. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 May 2018 89,846 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 31 May 2017 84,217 miles
Fail 27 May 2017 84,216 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play TRACK ROD END (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 9 Jun 2016 78,562 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear 225/40/18 (4.1.E.1)

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

engine covers fitted

exhaust system corroding

under trays fitted

Fail 9 Jun 2016 78,562 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour both offside (1.4.A.2f)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear 225/40/18 (4.1.E.1)

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

engine covers fitted

exhaust system corroding

under trays fitted

Pass 21 May 2015 64,754 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2014 56,630 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2014 56,626 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2013 51,158 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2012 43,474 miles
Fail 31 May 2012 43,474 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Jun 2011 33,317 miles
Pass 29 May 2010 26,193 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 19,331 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2009 17,581 miles

n/s/f tyre outer edges wearing low

o/s/f tyre outer edge at 0mm

rear brake squeel when parking brake applied

Pass 28 Jan 2008 12,538 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2008 12,538 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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 VNG is a 2004 BMW 116 in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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

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