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AC54 KEZ

2004 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2023
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

105,323 mi
Last recorded105,323 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2022
Typical for 2004 BMW 11669,928 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC54 KEZ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2022 105,323 miles

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and offside front inner 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front door mirror glass missing

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively and offside rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated and offside rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Jul 2022 104,783 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside non obligatory mirror missing

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

tpms light on. Vehicle pre 2012

Pass 14 Jul 2021 90,677 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 5 May 2020 81,735 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2018 74,963 miles
Pass 24 May 2018 71,365 miles
Fail 24 May 2018 71,361 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 26 May 2017 65,739 miles

Nearside Front play in nsf inner rack

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

Fail 26 May 2017 65,739 miles

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front play in nsf inner rack

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

Pass 2 Jun 2016 61,138 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2016 61,138 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 3 Jun 2015 57,141 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2014 49,958 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres wesring on inner edges

Fail 3 Dec 2014 49,955 miles

Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres wesring on inner edges

Pass 4 Dec 2013 45,508 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2013 43,960 miles

brake lineings to be checked all round.

vehicle in need of wheel tracking

Fail 3 Oct 2013 43,960 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

brake lineings to be checked all round.

vehicle in need of wheel tracking

Pass 14 Sep 2012 33,693 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2011 29,695 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 24,580 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 20,722 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 16,753 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 13,857 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

offside rear brake pad wear sensor adrift

screen washers poor performance

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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AC54 KEZ is a 2004 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 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 AC54 KEZ, 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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AC54 KEZ is a 2004 BMW 116, first registered on 29 September 2004.

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