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SB54 NKR

2004 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2022
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

228,733 mi
Last recorded228,733 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2021
Typical for 2004 BMW 11669,928 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB54 NKR
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2021 228,733 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Nov 2021 228,733 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Nov 2021 141,987 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Oct 2020 139,879 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Apr 2019 135,303 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Apr 2018 131,467 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2017 126,282 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front flexi hoses (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2016 113,553 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s o/s (3.6.B.4d)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s o/s (3.5.1g)

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

light rust rear suspension

underbody trim fitted

Fail 17 Mar 2016 113,553 miles

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s o/s (3.6.B.4d)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s o/s (3.5.1g)

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

light rust rear suspension

underbody trim fitted

Pass 30 Mar 2015 93,429 miles

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

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

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

n/s o/s outer sills plastic trim fitted and vehicle underbody

signs of power steering resevoir weeping

Pass 25 Mar 2014 84,807 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 25 Mar 2014 84,807 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 5 Apr 2013 73,616 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2013 73,616 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Fail 7 Dec 2012 73,596 miles

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

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Pass 29 Nov 2011 56,012 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2010 38,548 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2010 38,546 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Nov 2009 19,137 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2008 17,292 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2007 14,879 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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SB54 NKR is a 2004 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 SB54 NKR, 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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SB54 NKR is a 2004 BMW 116, first registered on 30 December 2004.

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