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RE54 GCZ

2004 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2022
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

107,985 mi
Last recorded107,985 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2021
Typical for 2004 BMW 11669,928 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE54 GCZ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2021 107,985 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2020 95,985 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2020 93,843 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

small chip to windscreen

Pass 27 Mar 2019 84,761 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

small chip to windscreen

Pass 14 Mar 2018 72,988 miles

rear boot handle sticking

steering lock faulty

Fail 14 Mar 2018 72,986 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid offside & nearside fronts (8.2.3)

rear boot handle sticking

steering lock faulty

Pass 30 Mar 2017 63,851 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement leading arm inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 May 2016 59,129 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

steering lock faulty

Pass 4 Jun 2015 54,839 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Jun 2014 50,386 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2014 50,386 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2013 46,857 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 41,333 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 35,541 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 29,281 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2008 21,596 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 13,676 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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RE54 GCZ is a 2004 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 GCZ, 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

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What year was RE54 GCZ registered?

RE54 GCZ is a 2004 BMW 116, first registered on 18 September 2004.

Is RE54 GCZ safe to buy?

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