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RA54 XUN

2004 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

100,031 mi
Last recorded100,031 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2020
Typical for 2004 BMW 11669,928 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA54 XUN
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2020 100,031 miles

Front Body component slightly loose bumper (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s and n/s (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Dec 2020 100,031 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Body component slightly loose bumper (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s and n/s (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2019 94,436 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Jun 2019 94,422 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jun 2018 91,484 miles

Central Rear Upper brake light disconnected

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear wheel slight bind

Pass 10 May 2017 87,773 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 80,396 miles

n/s rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 6 May 2015 77,104 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 May 2014 72,658 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 68,449 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 61,330 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 50,979 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

rear exhaust rubber worn

Fail 9 May 2011 50,978 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

rear exhaust rubber worn

Pass 23 Nov 2009 42,260 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2008 32,752 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2007 23,541 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2007 23,541 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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 XUN is a 2004 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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

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