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RY04 LBL

2004 BMW 116

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

107,654 mi
Last recorded107,654 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2018
Typical for 2004 BMW 11669,928 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY04 LBL
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2018 107,654 miles

Offside Rear tyre wearing on edge

Pass 8 Mar 2017 104,324 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2016 102,138 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 99,392 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2015 99,392 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2014 91,944 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 84,051 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2013 84,051 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Fail 2 Jul 2012 77,193 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2012 77,193 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 57,342 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 47,358 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2008 36,691 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2008 36,681 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2007 25,774 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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RY04 LBL is a 2004 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 RY04 LBL, 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 RY04 LBL registered?

RY04 LBL is a 2004 BMW 116, first registered on 29 June 2004.

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