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SC54 KPE

2004 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2019
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

109,704 mi
Last recorded109,704 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2018
Typical for 2004 BMW 11669,928 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC54 KPE
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2018 109,704 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak ()

Rear chassis corroded

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 6 Mar 2018 109,704 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak ()

Rear chassis corroded

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Jul 2016 103,451 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 8 Jul 2016 103,451 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2015 95,735 miles

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 4 Feb 2014 78,129 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 1 Feb 2013 68,844 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2012 60,723 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2010 52,938 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2008 33,887 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2007 21,937 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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SC54 KPE is a 2004 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 SC54 KPE, 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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SC54 KPE is a 2004 BMW 116, first registered on 24 December 2004.

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