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RA54 XWN

2004 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2018
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

144,268 mi
Last recorded144,268 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2017
Typical for 2004 BMW 11669,928 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2017 144,268 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air fresheners ()

Nearside Front tyre has slight sidewall damage

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage near crankshaft pulley (2.3.3b)

windscreen cracked but not affecting drivers view of the road

Fail 30 May 2017 144,221 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air fresheners ()

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

Nearside Front tyre has slight sidewall damage

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage near crankshaft pulley (2.3.3b)

windscreen cracked but not affecting drivers view of the road

Pass 2 Jun 2016 138,508 miles

Minor damage to windscreen

Front number plate is damaged

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Both rear (2.7.3)

Fail 2 Jun 2016 138,504 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Front number plate is damaged

Minor damage to windscreen

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Both rear (2.7.3)

Pass 2 Jun 2015 130,626 miles

205/50R17 RUN-FLATS

NEARSIDE FRONT BRAKE HOSE WAS INSECURE AND HOSE FOULING THE SHOCK .

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 Front 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)

Fail 1 Jun 2015 130,626 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

205/50R17 RUN-FLATS

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

NEARSIDE FRONT BRAKE HOSE WAS INSECURE AND HOSE FOULING THE SHOCK .

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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 4 Jun 2014 107,405 miles

advise front number plates damage

Fail 3 Jun 2014 107,394 miles

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

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

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

advise front number plates damage

Pass 1 Mar 2013 102,761 miles

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

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

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

front disc lipped

Fail 1 Mar 2013 102,761 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

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

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

front disc lipped

Fail 8 Feb 2013 101,801 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2012 89,185 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2012 89,185 miles

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Jan 2011 72,195 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2010 56,605 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 13 Dec 2008 41,654 miles

Nearside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 13 Dec 2008 41,654 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2007 1,420 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)

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 XWN is a 2004 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 XWN, 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 XWN is a 2004 BMW 116, first registered on 16 December 2004.

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