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SH54 YKW

2004 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

123,403 mi
Last recorded123,403 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2018
Typical for 2004 BMW 11669,928 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH54 YKW
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2018 123,403 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2018 123,371 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2017 117,487 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2016 99,563 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 92,720 miles

Front brake discs lipped slightly.

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

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

Offside front tyre worn slightly on edges.

Fail 31 Mar 2014 92,720 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front brake discs lipped slightly.

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

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

Offside front tyre worn slightly on edges.

Pass 6 Apr 2013 81,677 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/r tyre close to limit [205/55/16v run flat]

small chip in windscreen

Pass 15 Mar 2012 75,860 miles

Both Rear Calliper slider pins worn and causing a rattle

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

Pass 22 Mar 2011 61,071 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 48,182 miles

rear no plate dirty

Pass 20 Mar 2009 36,377 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2008 23,082 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2008 23,074 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2007 22,610 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2007 22,610 miles

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

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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SH54 YKW 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 86.7%.

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 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 SH54 YKW, 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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SH54 YKW is a 2004 BMW 116, first registered on 20 November 2004.

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