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WF54 GXD

2004 BMW 116

White Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2026
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

87,661 mi
Last recorded87,661 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW 11669,928 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF54 GXD
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2025 87,661 miles

Front Brake hose slightly chafed both sides (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Apr 2025 87,661 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect possibly bulb fitted incorrectly (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged both inner and outer wall damaged due to being driven under inflated (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake hose slightly chafed both sides (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Feb 2025 87,651 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both. (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2023 85,890 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge MONITOR OUTER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Oct 2023 85,889 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge MONITOR OUTER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2022 75,854 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2021 69,441 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2020 62,038 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 21 Sep 2020 62,038 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Sep 2019 55,773 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 16 Sep 2019 55,772 miles

Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre(s) with different structures are fitted across the same axle (5.2.3 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

tpms light on

Pass 10 Sep 2018 45,615 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tread worn low on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front front brake flexi hose is old and starting the crack

Offside Front front brake flexi hose is old and cracking

Pass 5 Sep 2017 34,598 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2017 34,246 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2016 22,262 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2015 21,989 miles

nail in n/s/f tyre sidewall

Fail 8 Oct 2015 21,989 miles

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage mirror (6.1.C.1)

nail in n/s/f tyre sidewall

Pass 6 Oct 2014 20,913 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2013 19,776 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Oct 2012 18,579 miles

n/s/r tyre wear on outer edge

Pass 7 Oct 2011 17,076 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2011 17,076 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2010 15,096 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2010 15,096 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 19 Oct 2009 13,049 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2008 10,139 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2007 7,508 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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WF54 GXD is a 2004 BMW 116 in White with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WF54 GXD, 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 WF54 GXD registered?

WF54 GXD is a 2004 BMW 116, first registered on 22 October 2004.

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