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RA54 XBT

2004 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2016
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

71,852 mi
Last recorded71,852 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2015
Typical for 2004 BMW 11669,928 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2015 71,852 miles

engine oil leak

under trays fitted

Pass 1 Dec 2014 64,930 miles

Centre undertray insucure

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust front & rear heatshields insucure

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

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Nov 2013 48,624 miles

Both front tyres wearing on outer edges of tread

Both rear brake pipes corroding

Both rear tyres wearing on inner edges of tread

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust front flange nuts badley corroded

Heatshield under bonnet insucure

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear exhaust heat shield insucure

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Nov 2013 48,610 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Both front tyres wearing on outer edges of tread

Both rear brake pipes corroding

Both rear tyres wearing on inner edges of tread

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust front flange nuts badley corroded

Heatshield under bonnet insucure

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear exhaust heat shield insucure

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Dec 2012 41,911 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2012 41,805 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Dec 2011 34,350 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2010 29,004 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2009 24,239 miles

both front tyre treads worn around edges

Pass 4 Dec 2008 19,657 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2007 14,376 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 XBT is a 2004 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 XBT, 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 XBT is a 2004 BMW 116, first registered on 9 December 2004.

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