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RA54 WNH

2004 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Feb 2027
Tests30 (18 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

161,695 mi
Last recorded161,695 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW 11669,928 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA54 WNH
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

18 pass 12 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 161,695 miles

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

Fail 11 Feb 2026 161,695 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 17 Feb 2025 154,571 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2025 154,571 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Feb 2024 151,182 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Feb 2024 151,182 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

t.p.m.s light on

Pass 22 Feb 2023 142,612 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Feb 2023 142,612 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2022 129,977 miles

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

Fail 14 Feb 2022 129,977 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front brake hose insecure and chafing on suspension leg

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

Pass 23 Feb 2021 125,815 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

front tyres slightly out of shape

Fail 19 Feb 2021 125,814 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged abs ring (1.6 (e))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Nearside Rear Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged abs ring (1.6 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

front tyres slightly out of shape

Pass 9 Apr 2019 108,959 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive leaking onto the cat (8.4.1 (a) (i))

bonnet safety catch seized

front pads getting low

right hand grill loose

slight noise turning the rear wheels

tpm light on

Fail 1 Apr 2019 108,802 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Road wheel fixing missing one wheel bolt from each wheel (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive leaking onto the cat (8.4.1 (a) (i))

bonnet safety catch seized

front pads getting low

right hand grill loose

slight noise turning the rear wheels

tpm light on

Pass 2 Apr 2018 102,886 miles

Offside Front brake hose slightly deteriorated

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 4 Apr 2017 94,630 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 3 Apr 2017 94,628 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 5 Apr 2016 87,936 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2016 87,934 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Fail 27 Dec 2014 82,720 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

O/S/R Tyre Has A Cut On Outer Wall ,Cords Not Visible

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Dec 2014 82,720 miles

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

O/S/R Tyre Has A Cut On Outer Wall ,Cords Not Visible

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Dec 2013 70,357 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Oil leak

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Nov 2012 58,701 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2012 58,701 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Jan 2012 53,008 miles

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

Fail 4 Jan 2012 52,981 miles

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 20 Nov 2010 46,327 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2009 37,786 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2008 26,325 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2007 17,456 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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 WNH is a 2004 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 WNH, 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 WNH is a 2004 BMW 116, first registered on 8 December 2004.

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