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SM54 NDV

2004 BMW 116

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

170,029 mi
Last recorded170,029 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2020
Typical for 2004 BMW 11669,928 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM54 NDV
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2020 170,029 miles

N/S/R indicator dis coloured

Rear tyres on 2mm

Pass 23 Nov 2019 163,419 miles

N/S/R brake pipe corroded at parts

N/S/R indicator discoloured at parts

Rear subframe corroded at parts

Pass 1 Aug 2018 158,071 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged light cracking (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged light cracking (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2017 154,357 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2016 151,973 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2015 143,483 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear tyre has a nail in tread

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

both rear disc dust plates loose

Fail 21 Oct 2015 143,483 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear tyre has a nail in tread

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

both rear disc dust plates loose

Pass 24 Oct 2014 129,310 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Oct 2014 129,221 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2013 111,467 miles

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

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

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

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

both front tyres worn on outside edges

Pass 1 Nov 2012 94,964 miles

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

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

offside rear pad wire not into pad loose

tyre pressure light on

Fail 30 Oct 2012 94,894 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

offside rear pad wire not into pad loose

tyre pressure light on

Pass 1 Nov 2011 81,937 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2010 74,120 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2010 74,120 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 27 Oct 2009 57,064 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2009 57,064 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

advice drivers front and rear and also passangers front tyres all worn very low

drivers rear seat belt not checked due to seat folded down and iteams on top off

Pass 28 Oct 2008 33,458 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 22 Oct 2007 24,374 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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SM54 NDV is a 2004 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 SM54 NDV, 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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What year was SM54 NDV registered?

SM54 NDV is a 2004 BMW 116, first registered on 25 October 2004.

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