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RA54 XJO

2004 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

98,294 mi
Last recorded98,294 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2018
Typical for 2004 BMW 11669,928 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2018 98,294 miles

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

Front wipers smear slightly

fuel cap seal perished but looks to still be sealing at the moment

Fail 9 Mar 2018 98,294 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Front wipers smear slightly

fuel cap seal perished but looks to still be sealing at the moment

Pass 9 Mar 2017 87,889 miles

Engine covers & under trays fitted restricting the view of some components

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 29 Feb 2016 84,429 miles

Both front tyres wearing on the edges.

Engine cover and under trays fitted obscuring some of the components.

Fuel cap seal slightly deteriorated.

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' stone chips (8.3.1d)

Fail 17 Feb 2016 84,289 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing Buckle missing (trapped under the seat)? (5.1.1)

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

Both front tyres wearing on the edges.

Engine cover and under trays fitted obscuring some of the components.

Fuel cap seal slightly deteriorated.

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' stone chips (8.3.1d)

Fail 7 Feb 2015 80,447 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Feb 2015 80,447 miles

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Nov 2013 68,633 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2012 65,429 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2011 54,543 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 52,463 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 19 Apr 2010 43,095 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2009 34,194 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 25,067 miles

nearside front wheel, slight inner rim damage.

Pass 25 Apr 2007 16,448 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 XJO is a 2004 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 XJO, 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 XJO is a 2004 BMW 116, first registered on 15 December 2004.

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