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RA54 VSU

2004 BMW 116

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

119,847 mi
Last recorded119,847 miles
Recorded on23 May 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW 11669,928 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA54 VSU
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 May 2025 119,847 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 23 May 2024 108,773 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2023 98,397 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jan 2022 90,934 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH FRONT (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule BOTH REAR MOUNTED NEARSIDE AXLE (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated BOTH FRONT (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH REAR (5.2.3 (e))

UNDER COVERS FITTED NOT ALLOWING FULL INSPECTION TO SOME COMPONENTS

Pass 8 Jan 2021 87,271 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH FRONT (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule BOTH NEARSIDE REAR MOUNTED ON REAR SUBFRAME (1.1.12 (f) (i))

ENGINE COVERS FITTED UNDERNEATH NOT ALLOWING INSPECTION TO SOME COMPONENTS

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE SLIGHTLY WEARING LOW ON OUTER EDGE PLUS PERISHING ON OUTER WALL

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 11 Jan 2020 84,675 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH FRONT (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

ENGINE UNDERTRAYS FITTED NOT ALLOWING FULL INSPECTION

Nearside Front TYRE SLIGHTLY WEARING LOW ON OUTER EDGE

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule BOTH REAR MOUNTED ON SUBFRAME (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jan 2019 79,741 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Jan 2019 79,738 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2018 76,809 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2018 76,809 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Jan 2017 73,821 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2017 73,821 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2016 69,061 miles

oil leak

Pass 26 Jan 2015 65,043 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Fail 28 Jan 2014 61,540 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 28 Jan 2014 61,540 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2012 59,241 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 28 Oct 2011 55,639 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2010 49,917 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 42,714 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2008 36,114 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2008 36,114 miles

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)

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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RA54 VSU is a 2004 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 RA54 VSU, 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 RA54 VSU registered?

RA54 VSU is a 2004 BMW 116, first registered on 20 November 2004.

Is RA54 VSU safe to buy?

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