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KY54 CKV

2004 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

115,075 mi
Last recorded115,075 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2021
Typical for 2004 BMW 11669,928 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY54 CKV
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2021 115,075 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2020 102,819 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2020 102,810 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury fog light (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both side's (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Oct 2019 90,739 miles

pad warning light on

Fail 5 Oct 2019 90,739 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

pad warning light on

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Sep 2018 77,714 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side edge worn. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Sep 2017 68,961 miles

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

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

Rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 19 Sep 2016 65,964 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2016 65,964 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2015 63,038 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 57,578 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2013 53,886 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2013 53,844 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Steering lock fails to engage (2.1.4b)

Centre Front Lower Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2012 50,613 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

n/s/f and n/s/r tyres worn outter edges starting to crack not to cords

Pass 29 Sep 2011 46,280 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 44,542 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2009 43,321 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 39,883 miles

Front Lower Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Front discs have quite heavy wear lip

Pass 18 Sep 2007 33,054 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2007 33,054 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Front 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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KY54 CKV 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 75%.

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 KY54 CKV, 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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KY54 CKV is a 2004 BMW 116, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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