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M12 KDP

2004 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2024
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

117,967 mi
Last recorded117,967 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2023
Typical for 2004 BMW 11669,928 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM12 KDP
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2023 117,967 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged cover missing (7.1.2 (d))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s and n/s (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2022 113,504 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured ALL (4.4.3 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged covers missing (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive backing sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive backing sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened ALL (5.3.3 (b) (i))

covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 3 Feb 2021 108,712 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust nuts ???

Pass 7 Feb 2020 102,603 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Apr 2019 95,266 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 8 Apr 2019 95,229 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Apr 2018 85,739 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 79,788 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2017 79,788 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Pass 15 Apr 2016 76,518 miles

Rear o/s and n/s tyres starting to wear unevenly

Pass 19 Mar 2015 74,160 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2015 74,160 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2014 70,269 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 May 2013 65,217 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 61,384 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 54,214 miles

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

rear subframe rusty

Pass 8 Sep 2010 48,334 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 39,891 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 29 Aug 2008 31,759 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2007 23,713 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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M12 KDP is a 2004 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 M12 KDP, 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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M12 KDP is a 2004 BMW 116, first registered on 13 September 2004.

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