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NK54 WCC

2004 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

120,431 mi
Last recorded120,431 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2019
Typical for 2004 BMW 11669,928 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNK54 WCC
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2019 120,431 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 11 Apr 2019 120,431 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Apr 2018 115,382 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all 6 hose splitting evdent (3.6.B.4d)

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

Fail 13 Apr 2018 115,301 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush all lower (2.5.B.2b)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all 6 hoses advanced splitting evident (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 9 Apr 2018 115,260 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Brake performance not tested steel brake pipe excessivly corroded & leaking fluid (3.7.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded & leaking (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged likely to lead to failure under load buckle inop (5.2.4a) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush all lower (2.5.B.2b)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all 6 hoses advanced splitting evident (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 11 Apr 2017 107,194 miles

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Apr 2016 96,571 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 84,381 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Apr 2014 74,446 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Apr 2013 67,879 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

both rear brake discs corroded

Pass 16 Mar 2012 60,291 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 52,298 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2010 48,132 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 41,883 miles

all tyres in poor condition

Pass 29 Mar 2008 35,758 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 23,313 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 WCC is a 2004 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 WCC, 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 WCC is a 2004 BMW 116, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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