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R12 KTH

2004 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

72,024 mi
Last recorded72,024 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
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

RegistrationR12 KTH
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 72,024 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Oct 2024 71,060 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Centre mounting disconnected. (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 27 Sep 2024 71,012 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault Lit continuously. (7.1.6 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective Centre mounting disconnected. (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working Illuminated during test. (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Oct 2023 66,730 miles

exhaust mounting sheared off. system still secure

Pass 28 Sep 2022 60,633 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Exhaust mounting still sheared-off. (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 28 Sep 2022 60,633 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault Airbag warning lamp lit. Warning message showing on dashboard. (7.1.6 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective Exhaust mounting still sheared-off. (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Sep 2021 59,575 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Sheared-off. (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Sep 2020 58,760 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Sep 2019 57,963 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2018 56,805 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2017 56,191 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 55,718 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2016 55,718 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Pass 22 Sep 2015 55,008 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2014 49,419 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2013 45,947 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2012 41,367 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2012 41,367 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 36,920 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 32,153 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 26,175 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 22,024 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 17,025 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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R12 KTH is a 2004 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 R12 KTH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R12 KTH registered?

R12 KTH is a 2004 BMW 116, first registered on 29 September 2004.

Is R12 KTH safe to buy?

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