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KT54 UPG

2004 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2022
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

122,533 mi
Last recorded122,533 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2021
Typical for 2004 BMW 11669,928 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKT54 UPG
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2021 122,533 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 3 Jun 2020 121,486 miles

Nearside rear brake binding

Nearside rear reg plate light deteriorated

Fail 23 Mar 2020 121,480 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sub frame has hole due to corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Front brake discs corroded

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

Nearside front wheel damaged

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside front headlamp deteriorated

Oil leak

Rear brake discs corroded

Pass 7 Nov 2017 116,731 miles

Front brake hoses perished

Offside front lower ball joint rubber deteriorated

Pass 9 Nov 2016 108,188 miles

Front brake hoses perished

Fail 7 Nov 2016 108,166 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Front brake hoses perished

Front discs worn thin

Pass 6 Nov 2015 98,001 miles

Both front tyres split on the inside sidewall but not to cords

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box joint (7.1.2)

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

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

Front brake pad wear sensor not connected

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn low, has splits in inside sidewall but not to cords also has nail in

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn low and smooth on inside edge also has splits on inside sidewall but not to cords

Oil leak

Fail 6 Nov 2015 98,001 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective Bonnet pull missing (8.4.2)

Both front tyres split on the inside sidewall but not to cords

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box joint (7.1.2)

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

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

Front brake pad wear sensor not connected

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn low, has splits in inside sidewall but not to cords also has nail in

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn low and smooth on inside edge also has splits on inside sidewall but not to cords

Oil leak

Pass 6 Nov 2014 87,765 miles

front brake hoses perished

o/s rear tyre inner sidewall split

play in rear suspension arms

Fail 6 Nov 2014 87,765 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

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

front brake hoses perished

o/s rear tyre inner sidewall split

play in rear suspension arms

Pass 8 Nov 2013 76,835 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

both front brake flexi hoses perished

nearside rear brake pad wear sensor wire not connected

offside front brake pad wear sensor wire not connected

Fail 5 Nov 2013 76,835 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

both front brake flexi hoses perished

nearside rear brake pad wear sensor wire not connected

offside front brake pad wear sensor wire not connected

offside front tyre on the legal limit

Pass 10 Nov 2012 70,386 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2011 64,495 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2011 64,495 miles

Offside Outer Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Nov 2010 45,126 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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KT54 UPG is a 2004 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 KT54 UPG, 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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KT54 UPG is a 2004 BMW 116, first registered on 28 September 2004.

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