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RY54 WUX

2004 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Nov 2026
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

90,576 mi
Last recorded90,576 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW 11669,928 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY54 WUX
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 90,576 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 7 Nov 2025 90,565 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Nov 2024 87,813 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2024 87,813 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 10 Nov 2023 81,215 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2022 76,209 miles

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

Fail 7 Nov 2022 76,209 miles

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

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Nov 2021 72,088 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2020 68,035 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2020 67,311 miles

unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 19 Mar 2019 64,143 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2019 64,050 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose porous (1.1.12 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose porous (1.1.12 (e))

Pass 5 Mar 2018 60,939 miles

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 17 Mar 2017 57,608 miles

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 8 Mar 2016 54,533 miles

unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 5 Mar 2015 51,032 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Mar 2014 47,544 miles

unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 7 Mar 2013 44,550 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

air bag warning light on showing fault

unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 15 Mar 2012 40,905 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 15 Mar 2012 40,905 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Mar 2011 36,655 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 18 Feb 2010 32,572 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 27,357 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

sill covers and full undershields fitted

Pass 29 Sep 2008 26,080 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 26,069 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 18,073 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 WUX is a 2004 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 RY54 WUX, 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 WUX registered?

RY54 WUX is a 2004 BMW 116, first registered on 17 December 2004.

Is RY54 WUX safe to buy?

The MOT history for RY54 WUX shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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