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MT54 KTL

2004 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

93,403 mi
Last recorded93,403 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2020
Typical for 2004 BMW 11669,928 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT54 KTL
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2020 93,403 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2019 88,339 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights Both headlamp aims adjusted/set ()

Fail 14 Feb 2019 88,338 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights Both headlamp aims adjusted/set ()

Pass 5 Feb 2018 83,684 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2017 76,069 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2016 68,036 miles

Child seats fitted not allowing full inspection on seat belts

Front Tyre walls perished

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

Fail 8 Feb 2016 68,036 miles

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

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

Child seats fitted not allowing full inspection on seat belts

Front Tyre walls perished

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

Pass 17 Feb 2015 65,547 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2014 64,170 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 61,510 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 57,415 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 53,889 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2010 50,953 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2010 50,948 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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)

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

Pass 12 Feb 2009 46,820 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2008 44,199 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2007 34,219 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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MT54 KTL is a 2004 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 MT54 KTL, 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 MT54 KTL registered?

MT54 KTL is a 2004 BMW 116, first registered on 3 December 2004.

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