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SO04 NUT

2016 BMW 118

Black Petrol 2998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

72,467 mi
Last recorded72,467 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 11846,794 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO04 NUT
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 72,467 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2025 78,422 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2025 78,422 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Rear Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition Silencer (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 10 Apr 2025 68,540 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2025 68,540 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Jul 2024 65,429 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2023 51,304 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2023 51,304 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Jul 2022 40,072 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2022 40,072 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Sep 2021 57,732 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 10 Sep 2021 57,732 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Jun 2021 36,246 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2020 48,358 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2020 31,683 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2019 38,579 miles

Engine trays fitted obscuring some components

Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 30 Apr 2019 25,506 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 118?

Based on 1,923,256 MOT tests across 197,877 vehicles.

81.5%
Pass Rate
6,893
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
197,877
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 33,763
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 14,229
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 10,699
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 8,439
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 6,974
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SO04 NUT is a 2016 BMW 118 in Black with a 2,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 2016 BMW 118 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.0% with a typical mileage of 46,794 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 118 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 33,763 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SO04 NUT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 118 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 10 years old, this BMW 118 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was SO04 NUT registered?

SO04 NUT is a 2016 BMW 118, first registered on 14 September 2016.

Is SO04 NUT safe to buy?

The MOT history for SO04 NUT shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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