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KB54 LYJ

2004 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2025
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

44,289 mi
Last recorded44,289 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2024
Typical for 2004 BMW 11669,928 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2024 44,289 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 10 Jan 2024 44,289 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Dec 2022 39,326 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2021 35,830 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2021 35,830 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 17 Dec 2020 29,987 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2020 29,987 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 23 Dec 2019 23,043 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges,Both, 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16, Both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Dec 2018 22,264 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2017 21,405 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage From pump to rack (2.3.3b)

Pass 7 Dec 2016 20,059 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 30 Nov 2015 18,798 miles

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 15 Dec 2014 17,204 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 19 Dec 2013 15,816 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Dec 2012 14,384 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2011 13,210 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2010 11,515 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2009 10,181 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2008 8,730 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2007 6,515 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 LYJ is a 2004 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 LYJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KB54 LYJ registered?

KB54 LYJ is a 2004 BMW 116, first registered on 29 December 2004.

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