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SY54 NAO

2004 BMW 116

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2021
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

110,365 mi
Last recorded110,365 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2019
Typical for 2004 BMW 11669,928 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY54 NAO
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2019 110,365 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2018 103,372 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2018 103,372 miles

Rear Upper Shock absorbers likely to become detached Bushes split. (5.3.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Jun 2017 94,287 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2016 84,386 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 75,156 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2014 69,584 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Jul 2014 69,584 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2013 62,234 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Nov 2011 54,182 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2010 48,902 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Dec 2010 48,902 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 40,145 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2008 30,537 miles

Advise curbing damage to both front tyres & n/side rear tye out walls.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2007 18,606 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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SY54 NAO is a 2004 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SY54 NAO, 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 SY54 NAO registered?

SY54 NAO is a 2004 BMW 116, first registered on 29 September 2004.

Is SY54 NAO safe to buy?

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