CarVerify

Free Car Check

RA54 WKM

2004 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Mar 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

45,329 mi
Last recorded45,329 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW 11669,928 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA54 WKM
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 45,329 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Mar 2025 44,038 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Mar 2024 42,518 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2023 41,317 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2022 41,016 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2021 40,691 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2021 40,689 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 18 Feb 2020 40,401 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2019 39,899 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2018 38,937 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2017 38,398 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2017 38,398 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 17 Feb 2016 37,883 miles

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

Fail 17 Feb 2016 37,883 miles

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

Offside Front 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)

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

Pass 10 Feb 2015 37,173 miles

off side rear tyre inner edge wearing low

Pass 18 Feb 2014 36,051 miles

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

off side rear tyre cracking

Pass 15 Feb 2013 35,187 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2012 33,996 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2011 32,876 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2010 31,580 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 14 Feb 2009 28,896 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2008 26,075 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2007 23,764 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
Full BMW 116 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

RA54 WKM is a 2004 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 WKM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of RA54 WKM?

You can check the full history of RA54 WKM by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was RA54 WKM registered?

RA54 WKM is a 2004 BMW 116, first registered on 1 December 2004.

Is RA54 WKM safe to buy?

The MOT history for RA54 WKM shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does RA54 WKM have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on RA54 WKM. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.