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KB54 VPU

2004 BMW 116

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2023
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

98,893 mi
Last recorded98,893 miles
Recorded on20 May 2022
Typical for 2004 BMW 11669,928 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKB54 VPU
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 May 2022 98,893 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2021 97,101 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both Sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Jan 2020 84,202 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2019 73,857 miles

Front Brake hose slightly damaged both sides. (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Nov 2017 62,263 miles

advised nearside rear top supension arm has play in bush

Pass 19 Oct 2016 56,172 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 13 Nov 2015 51,763 miles

lower engine cover fitted

Pass 19 Nov 2014 44,656 miles

engine light on

Pass 30 Sep 2013 36,037 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Dec 2012 32,053 miles

Traction control warning light on.

Pass 9 Dec 2011 27,093 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2011

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Dec 2010 21,871 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2010

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Pass 11 Dec 2009 16,795 miles

track control light on

Pass 12 Dec 2008 11,994 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2008 11,994 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

traction light stays on

Pass 14 Dec 2007 9,651 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 VPU is a 2004 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 KB54 VPU, 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 VPU is a 2004 BMW 116, first registered on 21 December 2004.

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