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RA54 YFK

2004 BMW 116

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

125,380 mi
Last recorded125,380 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2020
Typical for 2004 BMW 11669,928 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA54 YFK
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2020 125,380 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

under cover fitted can not see all the components

Fail 17 Jan 2020 125,380 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

under cover fitted can not see all the components

Pass 4 Sep 2018 122,272 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Oil leak

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

Pass 16 Sep 2017 115,638 miles

Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Aug 2016 99,799 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2015 89,389 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2014 75,721 miles

front brake discs worn and corroded

n/s rear tyre worn close to leagal limits cracking and perished

o/s front tyre has nail in

rear tyres wprn on inner edges

tyre presur warning light stays on

Fail 1 Aug 2014 75,721 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

front brake discs worn and corroded

n/s rear tyre worn close to leagal limits cracking and perished

o/s front tyre has nail in

rear tyres wprn on inner edges

tyre presur warning light stays on

Pass 28 Aug 2013 72,645 miles

engine warning light on

tyre warning light on

Fail 27 Aug 2013 72,645 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

bonnet not locking closed

engine warning light on

tyre warning light on

Pass 5 Mar 2012 59,951 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 5 Mar 2012 59,951 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Jan 2011 51,645 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2011 51,461 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 8 Dec 2009 39,742 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2008 27,180 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2007 18,218 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 YFK is a 2004 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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

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