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SH04 ZNH

2004 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2018
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

143,235 mi
Last recorded143,235 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2017
Typical for 2004 BMW 11669,928 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH04 ZNH
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2017 143,235 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2017 143,235 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 16 Jan 2016 134,048 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2014 127,585 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre on 3mm

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 22 Nov 2013 119,798 miles

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

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

child seat fitted to nearside rear seat not allowing full inspection of seatbelt

Pass 29 Nov 2012 115,111 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 Nov 2011 110,556 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 22 Nov 2010 104,942 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2009 82,652 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2008 66,505 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2007 49,183 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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SH04 ZNH is a 2004 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 SH04 ZNH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SH04 ZNH registered?

SH04 ZNH is a 2004 BMW 116, first registered on 26 November 2004.

Is SH04 ZNH safe to buy?

The MOT history for SH04 ZNH shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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