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WG54 VAO

2004 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

91,180 mi
Last recorded91,180 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2016
Typical for 2004 BMW 11669,928 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG54 VAO
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2016 91,180 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2015 85,791 miles

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 13 Aug 2014 79,220 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2013 72,984 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2013 72,983 miles

Front registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Rear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Pass 30 Jul 2012 67,899 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 57,186 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

plastic trims and undertrays fitted unable to fully check sills and underside

Pass 3 Aug 2010 45,656 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

plastic trims and undertrays fitted unable to fully check sills and underside

Pass 5 Aug 2009 34,944 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

plastic trims and under trays fitted unable to fully check sills and underside

Pass 8 Aug 2008 29,278 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

plastic trims and under trays fitted unable to fully check underside

Pass 10 Aug 2007 16,476 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2007 15,574 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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WG54 VAO is a 2004 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 WG54 VAO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WG54 VAO registered?

WG54 VAO is a 2004 BMW 116, first registered on 17 December 2004.

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The MOT history for WG54 VAO shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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