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RY54 ULM

2004 BMW 116

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

72,382 mi
Last recorded72,382 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2018
Typical for 2004 BMW 11669,928 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY54 ULM
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2018 72,382 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 68,897 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2017 68,897 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour both side (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 1 Jul 2016 62,908 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 54,335 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 50,439 miles
Fail 15 May 2014 50,427 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Fail 20 May 2013 47,490 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 May 2013 47,490 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2011 42,343 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2010 34,691 miles

traction control warning indicator on.

Fail 8 Dec 2010 34,691 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 8 Dec 2009 27,652 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)

front tyres wearing on outside edge

Pass 10 Dec 2008 21,709 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2007 15,710 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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RY54 ULM 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 RY54 ULM, 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 RY54 ULM registered?

RY54 ULM is a 2004 BMW 116, first registered on 15 December 2004.

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