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BL54 KTA

2004 BMW 116

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2020
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

117,412 mi
Last recorded117,412 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2019
Typical for 2004 BMW 11669,928 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL54 KTA
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2019 117,412 miles

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

Fail 19 Mar 2019 117,412 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2018 113,727 miles

undertrays fitted

Fail 19 Mar 2018 113,726 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1) DANGEROUS

undertrays fitted

Pass 21 Mar 2017 104,568 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 89,826 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2016 89,826 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated BOTH FRONT (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 27 Nov 2014 81,732 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2014 81,732 miles

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

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Nov 2013 77,518 miles

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

n/s washer jet poor

Fail 26 Nov 2013 77,518 miles

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

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

n/s washer jet poor

Pass 27 Nov 2012 71,086 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2011 64,887 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2010 53,309 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2010 53,309 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2009 44,832 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2008 32,983 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2008 32,980 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 19 Dec 2007 24,723 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2007 24,713 miles

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

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

Nearside Front 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 KTA is a 2004 BMW 116 in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 BL54 KTA, 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 KTA is a 2004 BMW 116, first registered on 20 December 2004.

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