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RA54 YRW

2004 BMW 116

Silver Diesel 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

163,865 mi
Last recorded163,865 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2020
Typical for 2004 BMW 11669,928 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA54 YRW
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2020 163,865 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2019 151,312 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2018 146,348 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 21 Jul 2018 146,348 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Jul 2017 141,870 miles

Front plate damaged

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak ()

Fail 20 Jul 2017 141,870 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Front plate damaged

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak ()

Rear Side repeater slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Side repeater slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 9 Jul 2016 130,043 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2016 130,043 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Fail 23 Jul 2015 121,646 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Jul 2015 121,646 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2014 108,576 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2014 108,576 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2013 95,072 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2013 95,064 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Jul 2012 80,193 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 25 Jul 2012 80,193 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 21 Jul 2011 69,553 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2010 61,949 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 49,277 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2008 33,987 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2007 29,125 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 YRW is a 2004 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,596cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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