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KF51 XNR

2001 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

102,116 mi
Last recorded102,116 miles
Recorded on25 May 2021
Typical for 2001 BMW 11684,649 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKF51 XNR
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 May 2021 102,116 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside rear wheel arch corroded

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

Pass 29 May 2020 88,721 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Feb 2019 84,339 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2018 79,727 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2016 77,963 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2016 77,963 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar missing (2.4.G.1)

Pass 7 Dec 2015 75,141 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded TO REAR AT REAR (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 1 Dec 2015 75,141 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded TO REAR AT REAR (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Dec 2014 73,040 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2013 68,753 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 9 Jul 2013 68,740 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 Jun 2012 64,759 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 Jun 2011 60,364 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2010 57,093 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 24 Jun 2010 57,093 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2009 52,955 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 48,583 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2007 45,701 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2006 39,705 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2005 33,455 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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KF51 XNR is a 2001 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2001 BMW 116 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.1% with a typical mileage of 84,649 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 KF51 XNR, 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 25 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 KF51 XNR registered?

KF51 XNR is a 2001 BMW 116, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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