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RA54 XHE

2004 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2019
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

61,322 mi
Last recorded61,322 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2018
Typical for 2004 BMW 11669,928 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA54 XHE
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2018 61,322 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Jan 2017 52,387 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 28 Jul 2015 45,002 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2014 40,666 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2013 35,262 miles

Brake warning light on

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

Fail 26 Jul 2013 35,262 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Brake warning light on

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

Pass 11 Jul 2012 30,335 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 26,129 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)

Pass 27 Jul 2010 22,163 miles

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

Front brake discs slightly worn

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)

Pass 25 Jul 2009 19,754 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 16,980 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 XHE is a 2004 BMW 116 in Silver 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 XHE, 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 XHE registered?

RA54 XHE is a 2004 BMW 116, first registered on 9 December 2004.

Is RA54 XHE safe to buy?

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