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LY54 KZE

2004 BMW 116

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2014
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

69,004 mi
Last recorded69,004 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2013
Typical for 2004 BMW 11669,928 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY54 KZE
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2013 69,004 miles

both front tyres 2mm and very low on edges

rear discs corroded

under trays fitted

Pass 22 Feb 2012 58,922 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 51,235 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2011 51,235 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 11 Dec 2009 39,800 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2008 32,067 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2007 22,944 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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LY54 KZE is a 2004 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 LY54 KZE, 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 LY54 KZE registered?

LY54 KZE is a 2004 BMW 116, first registered on 14 December 2004.

Is LY54 KZE safe to buy?

The MOT history for LY54 KZE shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does LY54 KZE have outstanding finance?

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