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BL54 BKK

2004 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

129,437 mi
Last recorded129,437 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2018
Typical for 2004 BMW 11669,928 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL54 BKK
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2018 129,437 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm Also has a nail in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Nov 2017 122,482 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2016 114,744 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2015 102,654 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2015 96,389 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2014 92,983 miles

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)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

battery weakened / low state

Fail 10 Apr 2014 92,983 miles

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)

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

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

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

battery weakened / low state

Pass 8 Apr 2013 89,009 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in nearside front tyre

Fail 8 Apr 2013 89,009 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Apr 2012 83,657 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 77,928 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Fail 6 Apr 2011 77,925 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2010 53,148 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2008 52,648 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2007 29,317 miles

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

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

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

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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BL54 BKK is a 2004 BMW 116 in Silver 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 BL54 BKK, 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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BL54 BKK is a 2004 BMW 116, first registered on 24 December 2004.

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