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KB54 JEJ

2004 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2008
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

32,663 mi
Last recorded32,663 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2007
Typical for 2004 BMW 11669,928 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKB54 JEJ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2007 32,663 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2007 32,663 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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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KB54 JEJ is a 2004 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 KB54 JEJ, 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 KB54 JEJ registered?

KB54 JEJ is a 2004 BMW 116, first registered on 14 December 2004.

Is KB54 JEJ safe to buy?

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