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SB54 NLU

2004 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

113,431 mi
Last recorded113,431 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2019
Typical for 2004 BMW 11669,928 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB54 NLU
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2019 113,431 miles

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

Fail 2 Dec 2019 113,431 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 2 Nov 2018 105,644 miles

Front Upper Brake hose slightly deteriorated N/S and O/S (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect N/S and O/S (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 30 Oct 2018 105,643 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Upper Brake hose slightly deteriorated N/S and O/S (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect N/S and O/S (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 25 Oct 2018 105,635 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Driver's airbag obviously inoperative insecure (7.1.5 (c))

Electronic braking system warning device inoperative (1.7 (a))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Pass 11 Oct 2017 99,541 miles

full body under trays fitted

Pass 11 Oct 2016 93,856 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2015 87,935 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2014 80,546 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 76,750 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2012 69,483 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 59,006 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 47,281 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2009 42,973 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2008 33,713 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2008 33,713 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2007 23,420 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2007 23,305 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both rear tyres showing heavy wear on inner edges.

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 NLU is a 2004 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 SB54 NLU, 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 NLU is a 2004 BMW 116, first registered on 17 December 2004.

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