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RA54 YTO

2004 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2022
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

106,512 mi
Last recorded106,512 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2021
Typical for 2004 BMW 11669,928 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA54 YTO
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2021 106,512 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge boarderline pass (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge boarderline pass (5.2.3 (e))

corrosion underside

misting of oil around steering rack

Fail 9 Dec 2021 106,512 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

195/55/16

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge boarderline pass (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge boarderline pass (5.2.3 (e))

battery flat

corrosion underside

misting of oil around steering rack

Pass 8 May 2018 96,147 miles

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 8 May 2018 96,147 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 31 Oct 2016 88,739 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)

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

both rear tyres heavily worn on the inner edge

engine has a heavy oil leak

Pass 21 Nov 2015 81,407 miles

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

child seat fitted, not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 14 Nov 2015 81,260 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm on outer edge (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm on outer edge (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

child seat fitted, not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 29 Oct 2014 75,385 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2013 66,065 miles

Front tyres worn on edges

Pass 23 Oct 2012 52,001 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2011 42,158 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2011 42,158 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Oct 2010 37,569 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2009 32,157 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 25,226 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2007 19,518 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing outside edge

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 YTO is a 2004 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YTO, 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 YTO is a 2004 BMW 116, first registered on 15 December 2004.

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