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RY54 XFG

2004 BMW 116

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

122,604 mi
Last recorded122,604 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2019
Typical for 2004 BMW 11669,928 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2019 122,604 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2019 122,604 miles

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

Pass 24 Dec 2018 119,309 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2018 119,306 miles

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

Offside Rear 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

Front and rear brake pads very low

Pass 27 Dec 2017 117,372 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)

Pass 23 Dec 2016 114,853 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2016 114,853 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2015 111,030 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 17 Dec 2014 105,107 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2013 99,525 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2012 91,183 miles

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

screenwash weak

Pass 14 Dec 2011 83,842 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2011 83,842 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Dec 2010 77,233 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)

rear brake discs are worn and lipped

Fail 30 Dec 2010 77,233 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper securing device loose (3.5.1j)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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)

rear brake discs are worn and lipped

Pass 24 Dec 2009 67,616 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nearside front tyre starting to get low on outer edge

Pass 30 Dec 2008 56,669 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2008 56,669 miles

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

Cut in nearside rear tyre sidewall.

Nail in nearside rear.

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

Pass 20 Dec 2007 44,874 miles

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

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

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 XFG is a 2004 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 RY54 XFG, 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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RY54 XFG is a 2004 BMW 116, first registered on 30 December 2004.

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