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RA54 YSE

2004 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2018
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

142,225 mi
Last recorded142,225 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2017
Typical for 2004 BMW 11669,928 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2017 142,225 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2016 135,449 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2015 114,936 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 117,552 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)

Pass 9 Apr 2013 107,932 miles

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

Fail 8 Apr 2013 107,925 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

front and rear brake discs slightly worn

Pass 25 Feb 2012 78,866 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2011 76,364 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2009 72,992 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2009 62,413 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)

Pass 14 Mar 2008 47,486 miles

both front tyres worn low on egdes of tread

Pass 16 Mar 2007 30,468 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 YSE is a 2004 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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

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