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KB54 JKJ

2004 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2019
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

90,426 mi
Last recorded90,426 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2018
Typical for 2004 BMW 11669,928 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKB54 JKJ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2018 90,426 miles

EML light on

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 3 Feb 2018 90,426 miles

EML light on

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2017 83,189 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 22 Jan 2016 72,952 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 20 Jan 2015 60,788 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2014 52,229 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2013 44,248 miles

both rear tyres 2mm

screw in n/s/f tyre

Pass 17 Jan 2012 34,168 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2011 24,937 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2009 17,917 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2008 16,515 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 30 Nov 2007 13,880 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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KB54 JKJ is a 2004 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 KB54 JKJ, 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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KB54 JKJ is a 2004 BMW 116, first registered on 23 December 2004.

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