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BT54 ARF

2004 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2012
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

57,492 mi
Last recorded57,492 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2011
Typical for 2004 BMW 11669,928 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT54 ARF
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 4 Feb 2011 57,492 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2010 49,990 miles

rear wiper trim missing, under guards major, front flexis cracking.

Pass 22 Jan 2009 42,537 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)

Pass 6 Feb 2008 34,507 miles

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

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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BT54 ARF is a 2004 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 BT54 ARF, 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 BT54 ARF registered?

BT54 ARF is a 2004 BMW 116, first registered on 17 December 2004.

Is BT54 ARF safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT54 ARF shows 4 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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