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S28 SCG

2004 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

107,924 mi
Last recorded107,924 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2017
Typical for 2004 BMW 11669,928 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS28 SCG
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2017 107,924 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 23 Jun 2017 107,924 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Mar 2016 102,696 miles

engine cover and under trey fitted

Pass 19 Feb 2015 96,799 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 26 Feb 2014 91,277 miles

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

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

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 25 Feb 2014 91,277 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2013 85,742 miles

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

Fail 12 Mar 2013 85,742 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2012 77,675 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2011 68,312 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 28 Feb 2011 68,312 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2010 58,136 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2009 47,014 miles

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

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

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

Fail 3 Feb 2009 47,014 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2008 42,459 miles

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

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

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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S28 SCG is a 2004 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 S28 SCG, 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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S28 SCG is a 2004 BMW 116, first registered on 27 October 2004.

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