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T81 KOA

2004 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2025
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

97,422 mi
Last recorded97,422 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2024
Typical for 2004 BMW 11669,928 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT81 KOA
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2024 97,422 miles

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

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

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

Fail 27 Feb 2024 97,422 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 23 Feb 2023 95,277 miles

Fuel cap seal is deteriorated

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread slightly low (3mm) (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Rear arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread low (2.5mm) and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Feb 2022 92,440 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread slightly low (3mm) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread low (2.5mm) and slightly worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Feb 2022 92,439 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread slightly low (3mm) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread low (2.5mm) and slightly worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2021 90,489 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear both tyres approaching tread wear indicators

under tray fitted

Pass 27 Feb 2020 88,980 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. rears (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

both front brake pads on inner sides getting low

both rear coil springs starting to corrod

child seats at rear

Pass 20 Feb 2019 85,708 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Feb 2018 82,550 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak slight leak in engine bay ()

engine covers & under trays fitted

Pass 27 Feb 2017 78,473 miles

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

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

engine covers & under trays fitted

Fail 27 Feb 2017 78,473 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive engine misfireing (7.3.D.3)

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

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

engine covers & under trays fitted

Pass 22 Jan 2016 73,152 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2015 66,300 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2014 58,875 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

both rear brake pipes corroded

Fail 3 Jan 2014 58,875 miles

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

both rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 25 Jan 2013 50,753 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 25 Jan 2013 50,753 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Jan 2012 42,846 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2011 37,730 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2010 33,087 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2010 330,760 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2009 28,411 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2008 23,025 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 20,869 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2007 20,839 miles

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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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T81 KOA is a 2004 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 T81 KOA, 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 T81 KOA registered?

T81 KOA is a 2004 BMW 116, first registered on 20 October 2004.

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