CarVerify

Free Car Check

RE54 GBY

2004 BMW 116

Red Petrol 1596cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2025
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

101,488 mi
Last recorded101,488 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2024
Typical for 2004 BMW 11669,928 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this BMW
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE54 GBY
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2024 101,488 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2022 89,042 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

fuel cap seal cracking

Pass 30 Dec 2021 78,046 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front brake discs corroding (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front flexible brake hoses perishing (strong advise) (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres on 1.6-3mm 205/55/16 (strong advise) (5.2.3 (e))

both rear wheel brakes slightly noisy when wheels rotated

fuel cap seal splitting on edge

Fail 29 Dec 2021 78,017 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed tyre worn to inner cords 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front brake discs corroding (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front flexible brake hoses perishing (strong advise) (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 2-3mm & worn on inner edge very close to inner cords (strong advise) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres on 1.6-3mm 205/55/16 (strong advise) (5.2.3 (e))

both rear wheel brakes slightly noisy when wheels rotated

fuel cap seal splitting on edge

Pass 2 Oct 2020 69,644 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 1 Oct 2020 69,641 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 3 Apr 2019 59,819 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2018 56,652 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2017 51,030 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 43,445 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2015 41,714 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2014 40,095 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2013 38,501 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 18 Feb 2012 37,065 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2011 34,567 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 20 Feb 2010 29,911 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2009 24,160 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 17,592 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
Full BMW 116 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

RE54 GBY is a 2004 BMW 116 in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 RE54 GBY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of RE54 GBY?

You can check the full history of RE54 GBY by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was RE54 GBY registered?

RE54 GBY is a 2004 BMW 116, first registered on 24 September 2004.

Is RE54 GBY safe to buy?

The MOT history for RE54 GBY shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does RE54 GBY have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on RE54 GBY. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.