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EF54 RUW

2004 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

99,538 mi
Last recorded99,538 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2015
Typical for 2004 BMW 11669,928 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF54 RUW
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2015 99,538 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

engine cover & undertrays fitted

front brake discs slightly lipped

o/s/rear & n/s/front

Pass 11 Dec 2014 94,025 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s/rear tyre worn on both edges

o/s/rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 9 Dec 2013 86,324 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2012 80,125 miles

*** STRONG ADVISE - both front tyres worn nearly bald outer & inner edges ***

child seat fitted to n/s/rear adult seat belt

Fail 29 Nov 2011 74,948 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 29 Nov 2011 74,948 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2010 68,249 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2009 58,769 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2008 45,588 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 14 Dec 2007 34,465 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2007 25,513 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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EF54 RUW 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 90.9%.

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 EF54 RUW, 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 EF54 RUW registered?

EF54 RUW is a 2004 BMW 116, first registered on 24 December 2004.

Is EF54 RUW safe to buy?

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