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KM54 VHY

2004 BMW 116

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

121,326 mi
Last recorded121,326 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2019
Typical for 2004 BMW 11669,928 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM54 VHY
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2019 121,326 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Feb 2018 116,593 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides. Recommend attention soon. (3.6.B.4d)

General under body corrosion.

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Recommend attention soon. (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both sides. (1.4.A.2f)

Under trays fitted.

Fail 9 Feb 2018 116,586 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides. Recommend attention soon. (3.6.B.4d)

General under body corrosion.

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Recommend attention soon. (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both sides. (1.4.A.2f)

Under trays fitted.

Pass 16 Jan 2017 111,669 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2017 111,668 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2016 107,410 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2016 107,410 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Upper Radius arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 May 2015 100,889 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 May 2014 88,731 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 May 2013 76,950 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 May 2013 76,903 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Dec 2011 60,034 miles

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

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

o/s/f tyre worn on edges

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge + nail in tread

Pass 11 Nov 2010 48,747 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2010 48,746 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Jan 2010 42,940 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2009 32,912 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2007 23,111 miles

2 front wipers

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2006 16,258 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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KM54 VHY 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 72.2%.

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 KM54 VHY, 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 KM54 VHY registered?

KM54 VHY is a 2004 BMW 116, first registered on 19 November 2004.

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