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AK54 KJU

2004 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

122,029 mi
Last recorded122,029 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2021
Typical for 2004 BMW 11669,928 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK54 KJU
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2021 122,029 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside 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))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 21 Sep 2019 117,695 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 21 Sep 2019 117,695 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 5 Aug 2019 115,057 miles

Nearside Front Suspension unit leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Steering lock inadvertently engaging (7.3 (b)) DANGEROUS

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive leaking from both side of the rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 5 Jul 2018 97,434 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

offside front tyre wearing on edges,chips in windscreen,front brake hoses wearing,rear tyres wearing on edges+cuts

Pass 6 Jul 2017 91,741 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 6 Jul 2017 91,741 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 30 Jun 2016 80,502 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2015 74,681 miles

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

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

front number plate damaged

Pass 7 Jan 2014 64,954 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Jan 2014 64,954 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2012 58,446 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 17 Dec 2012 58,420 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 19 Dec 2011 54,158 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2010 50,519 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside front jacking block missing

Offside front tyre has low tread on inner shoulder

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

Sideskirts fitted preventing full inspection of vehicle

Pass 15 Dec 2009 45,324 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2009 39,194 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 39,145 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 31,936 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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AK54 KJU is a 2004 BMW 116 in Black 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 AK54 KJU, 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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AK54 KJU is a 2004 BMW 116, first registered on 28 September 2004.

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