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ET04 KOT

2004 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2022
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

138,054 mi
Last recorded138,054 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2021
Typical for 2004 BMW 11669,928 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET04 KOT
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2021 138,054 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2020 130,536 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 31 Jan 2019 123,975 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2018 118,352 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2016 112,393 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear 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 1 Dec 2015 106,500 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Dec 2014 96,469 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of nearside rear passenger seat belt

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

damage to offside front wing, not fouling tyre

nearside front tyre worn outer edge

Fail 3 Dec 2014 96,469 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of nearside rear passenger seat belt

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

damage to offside front wing, not fouling tyre

nearside front tyre worn outer edge

tyre pressure monitoring device indicates a fault

Pass 28 Nov 2013 85,394 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 20 Sep 2012 72,440 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2011 51,161 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2010 27,618 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2009 23,985 miles

n/s/f tyre worn low on edges

n/s/r tyre worn low on edges

o/s/f tyre worn low on edges

Pass 23 Jun 2008 18,955 miles

both front tyres worn on outer edges

Pass 19 Oct 2007 15,369 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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ET04 KOT 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 93.3%.

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 ET04 KOT, 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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ET04 KOT is a 2004 BMW 116, first registered on 19 November 2004.

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