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EX54 XYH

2004 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

127,360 mi
Last recorded127,360 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2019
Typical for 2004 BMW 11669,928 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX54 XYH
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2019 127,360 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2018 121,113 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2017 116,103 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2016 105,544 miles

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

Fail 5 Feb 2016 105,544 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 7 Feb 2015 96,593 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2015 96,593 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2014 91,708 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2013 85,484 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2012 83,482 miles

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

n/s/r tyre has a cut in the tread to the cords but not greather than 25mm in length

Pass 22 Sep 2011 73,944 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2010 66,003 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Sep 2009 57,706 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Sep 2009 57,706 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2008 44,467 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 31,103 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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EX54 XYH is a 2004 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 EX54 XYH, 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 EX54 XYH registered?

EX54 XYH is a 2004 BMW 116, first registered on 1 September 2004.

Is EX54 XYH safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX54 XYH shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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