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WF54 XTB

2004 BMW 116

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

194,729 mi
Last recorded194,729 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2020
Typical for 2004 BMW 11669,928 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF54 XTB
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2020 194,729 miles

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

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

Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both gaitors (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2019 187,462 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Fail 4 Jan 2019 187,455 miles

Driver's airbag obviously inoperative Warning on dash in red air bag faults (7.1.5 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Advise seat belt red warning on dash

Advise tyre inflation warning in red on dash

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both rear brake flexi slights cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Inner rear brake pads worn low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Aug 2017 181,235 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 169,550 miles

washers deteriorated

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

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

Fail 23 May 2016 169,550 miles

Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

washers deteriorated

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

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

Pass 19 May 2015 157,261 miles

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

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

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

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

engine management light on

Pass 15 Jan 2014 136,351 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing on both inner and outter tread edges.

Pass 18 Jan 2013 121,401 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Feb 2012 104,199 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 Jan 2012 103,788 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Jan 2011 86,546 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 26 Jan 2010 70,708 miles

front flexi hoses perashing....buckle in o/s/f wheel rim....

Pass 10 Jan 2009 54,251 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

both rear tyres on 2.5mm

wipers smearing screen

Pass 8 Jan 2008 37,725 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2007 37,655 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 XTB is a 2004 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 XTB, 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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WF54 XTB is a 2004 BMW 116, first registered on 3 November 2004.

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