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RA54 WRG

2004 BMW 116

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2017
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

113,321 mi
Last recorded113,321 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2016
Typical for 2004 BMW 11669,928 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA54 WRG
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2016 113,321 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 106,522 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 27 Aug 2014 95,277 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2013 83,096 miles

both front brake hoses deteriorated

Pass 3 Aug 2012 70,316 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2011 68,111 miles

Advise although washer work they good do with the jets cleaning and adjusting.

Advise both front brake flexi pipes are starting to crack. Advise to replace at next service.

Advise o/side rear brake pad warning light wire is not connected. pad are good but advise to re conect wire.

Pass 29 Dec 2010 64,563 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2010 64,563 miles

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)

Pass 1 Mar 2010 47,468 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2009 29,124 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2007 18,603 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
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RA54 WRG is a 2004 BMW 116 in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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

Is RA54 WRG safe to buy?

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