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BK54 KWL

2004 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2016
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

185,108 mi
Last recorded185,108 miles
Recorded on27 May 2015
Typical for 2004 BMW 11669,928 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK54 KWL
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 May 2015 185,108 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 152,975 miles
Fail 21 May 2014 152,974 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2013 118,560 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 101,148 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2011 80,859 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 73,026 miles

Ariel missing, ariel mount broken.

N/S/R tyre wearing low on inner edge.

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Fail 16 Mar 2010 73,026 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

Ariel missing, ariel mount broken.

N/S/R tyre wearing low on inner edge.

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Pass 1 Oct 2008 51,805 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2007 43,042 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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BK54 KWL is a 2004 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 BK54 KWL, 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 KWL registered?

BK54 KWL is a 2004 BMW 116, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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