MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
119,847 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
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))
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
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))
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))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
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))
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)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
oil leak
Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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RA54 VSU is a 2004 BMW 116, first registered on 20 November 2004.
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