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WF54 GXL

2004 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

128,844 mi
Last recorded128,844 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2017
Typical for 2004 BMW 11669,928 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF54 GXL
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2017 128,844 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 120,300 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2016 120,299 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Feb 2015 109,390 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2015 109,390 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2014 102,184 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2013 93,018 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Feb 2012 83,526 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Feb 2011 71,211 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2010 56,767 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 44,402 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2009 43,827 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Fail 9 Jan 2009 43,827 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 10 Jan 2008 34,372 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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 GXL is a 2004 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 WF54 GXL, 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 GXL registered?

WF54 GXL is a 2004 BMW 116, first registered on 22 December 2004.

Is WF54 GXL safe to buy?

The MOT history for WF54 GXL shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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