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YF54 KGJ

2004 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Mar 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

59,430 mi
Last recorded59,430 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW 11669,928 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF54 KGJ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 59,430 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Mar 2025 58,913 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2024 58,388 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2024 58,370 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected holed (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Feb 2023 57,478 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 15 Feb 2023 57,478 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust mounting defective Rear bracket (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Feb 2022 55,541 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2021 53,734 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2020 52,971 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2019 51,685 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2018 49,795 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 48,256 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 46,463 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 45,206 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 43,561 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 41,366 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Mar 2012 38,155 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Mar 2012 38,155 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 35,002 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 29,991 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 26,065 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 23,054 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2007 20,626 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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YF54 KGJ is a 2004 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 YF54 KGJ, 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 YF54 KGJ registered?

YF54 KGJ is a 2004 BMW 116, first registered on 13 December 2004.

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