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GY54 KXM

2004 BMW 116

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2025
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

141,992 mi
Last recorded141,992 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2024
Typical for 2004 BMW 11669,928 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY54 KXM
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2024 141,992 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2023 137,560 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2022 134,174 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2021 132,039 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2021 132,039 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2020 123,288 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2019 114,880 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2019 114,878 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

Electronic stability control wiring excessively damaged (7.12 (b))

Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid master (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn upper rearward inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn upper rearward inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Sep 2019 114,657 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

under tray fitted

Pass 1 Oct 2018 105,393 miles

Plastic sills and undertrays fitted obscuring components

Vehicle maintenance light showing ?

Pass 6 Oct 2017 95,590 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Oct 2017 95,493 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear 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)

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

Pass 1 Jul 2016 93,412 miles

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

Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Pass 8 May 2015 72,547 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 21 Mar 2014 60,281 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 21 Mar 2014 60,281 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2013 53,792 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2012 50,795 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

n/s/f tyre tread worn very low on the outer section

Pass 14 Mar 2012 50,795 miles

n/s/f tyre tread worn very low on the outer section

Pass 20 Oct 2010 43,248 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2010 37,834 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 35,215 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 30,651 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 26,414 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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GY54 KXM is a 2004 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GY54 KXM, 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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GY54 KXM is a 2004 BMW 116, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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