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RE54 OTW

2004 BMW 116

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2023
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

130,534 mi
Last recorded130,534 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2022
Typical for 2004 BMW 11669,928 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE54 OTW
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2022 130,534 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 22 Feb 2022 130,514 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Inner arm bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 12 Feb 2022 130,489 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour faded to white (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour faded to white (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick inner pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick inner pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured fading to white (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Lower mount has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured fading to white (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 13 Feb 2021 128,993 miles

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

Fail 13 Feb 2021 128,993 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Feb 2020 127,411 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2020 127,398 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Feb 2019 122,760 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2019 122,760 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Feb 2018 116,363 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2017 104,524 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2016 101,131 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2015 98,703 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2014 94,066 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2014 94,066 miles

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Pass 3 Feb 2012 85,366 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2011 79,195 miles

Front 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 7 Aug 2009 70,609 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2008 62,045 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2008 620,454 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2007 53,795 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 OTW is a 2004 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 RE54 OTW, 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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What year was RE54 OTW registered?

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

Is RE54 OTW safe to buy?

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