MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
120,070 miSignificantly above average — investigate
Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
Vehicle Details
All premium checks include
50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material bubbling beneath plasticoat (1.1.11 (c))
Emissions not tested coolant warning came on during bet test. (8.2.1.2 (d))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn leading (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn leading (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material bubbling beneath plasticoat (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Inner Nail in tyre ()
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
emissions was failing carbon monoxide prior to abort
p.a.s pump very noisey
Different size wheels fitted to front of vehicle to whats on the rear
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Power steering pump noisy
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Power steering pump noisy
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Noisy power steering pump
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Noisy power steering pump
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
after market air filter fitted
offside reg lamp not working
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
after market air filter fitted
offside reg lamp not working
t.p.m.s light on dash
Power steering pump noisy on lock but functions ok
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Power steering pump noisy on lock but functions ok
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Power Steering Pump Noisy.
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Power Steering Pump Noisy.
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
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)
How Reliable is the BMW 116?
Based on 1,638,388 MOT tests across 141,314 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
Don't risk it. Know before you buy.
Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
BG54 YWY is a 2004 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.
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 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 BG54 YWY, 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
How do I check the history of BG54 YWY?
You can check the full history of BG54 YWY by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.
What year was BG54 YWY registered?
BG54 YWY is a 2004 BMW 116, first registered on 20 December 2004.
Is BG54 YWY safe to buy?
The MOT history for BG54 YWY shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does BG54 YWY have outstanding finance?
Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on BG54 YWY. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.
No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.