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RA54 WOU

2004 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2014
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

55,769 mi
Last recorded55,769 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2013
Typical for 2004 BMW 11669,928 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2013 55,769 miles

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Feb 2012 50,406 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2012 50,406 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 28 Jan 2011 44,621 miles

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

advise cut in n/s/r tyre no cords showing time of test

advise very slight play o/s/r wheel poss tie rod

Pass 12 Feb 2010 37,141 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2008 29,465 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2007 22,119 miles

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

Offside 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 WOU is a 2004 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 WOU, 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 WOU registered?

RA54 WOU is a 2004 BMW 116, first registered on 14 December 2004.

Is RA54 WOU safe to buy?

The MOT history for RA54 WOU shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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