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RA54 WLU

2004 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Sep 2026
Tests18 (18 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

36,285 mi
Last recorded36,285 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW 11669,928 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass
Pass 15 Sep 2025 36,285 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both inner discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Sep 2024 36,135 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 28 Sep 2023 35,715 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2022 34,734 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2021 34,542 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2020 34,151 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear - inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2019 33,034 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2018 31,105 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2017 28,980 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2016 27,109 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2015 25,643 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2014 23,513 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2013 21,548 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2012 19,336 miles

All tyres worn on edges

Pass 25 Jan 2011 17,025 miles

All tyres wearing on edges

Pass 28 Jan 2010 12,241 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2009 10,808 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 8 Feb 2008 9,006 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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 WLU is a 2004 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 WLU, 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

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What year was RA54 WLU registered?

RA54 WLU is a 2004 BMW 116, first registered on 26 November 2004.

Is RA54 WLU safe to buy?

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