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KN54 KYT

2004 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

106,524 mi
Last recorded106,524 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2021
Typical for 2004 BMW 11669,928 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN54 KYT
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2021 106,524 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) inner tie rod end play. ()

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper suspension arms have slight play. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper suspension arms have slight play. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Mar 2021 106,524 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) inner tie rod end play. ()

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper suspension arms have slight play. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper suspension arms have slight play. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2020 101,288 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Jan 2020 101,241 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Pass 2 Jan 2019 89,252 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2018 89,217 miles

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2018 85,636 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2018 85,636 miles

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

Pass 28 Dec 2016 79,778 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2016 76,167 miles

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

Pass 31 Dec 2014 70,159 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2014 64,981 miles

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

offside side mirror cracked

Pass 4 Jan 2013 59,826 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2013 59,826 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 29 Dec 2011 55,390 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2011 50,939 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2010 46,403 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 27 Sep 2008 39,796 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2007 35,532 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2007 35,532 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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)

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

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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KN54 KYT 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 70%.

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 KN54 KYT, 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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KN54 KYT is a 2004 BMW 116, first registered on 8 October 2004.

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