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BK54 ETZ

2004 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2023
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

111,142 mi
Last recorded111,142 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2022
Typical for 2004 BMW 11669,928 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK54 ETZ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2022 111,142 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2021 105,365 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2021 105,362 miles

Central Prop shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Sep 2020 100,762 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Oct 2019 93,311 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2017 82,994 miles

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

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

Pass 12 May 2016 78,421 miles

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

Offside Front 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 14 May 2015 72,019 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 65,979 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2013 59,085 miles

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

steerring lock worn

Fail 27 Apr 2013 59,076 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

steerring lock worn

Pass 17 Apr 2012 47,740 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 44,566 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 40,662 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 37,512 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2008 34,601 miles

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

o/s/front tyre VERY BADLY worn on outer edge

Pass 5 Apr 2008 32,909 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 25,604 miles

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

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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BK54 ETZ is a 2004 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 BK54 ETZ, 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 BK54 ETZ registered?

BK54 ETZ is a 2004 BMW 116, first registered on 14 September 2004.

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