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WG54 WBY

2004 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2021
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

91,528 mi
Last recorded91,528 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2019
Typical for 2004 BMW 11669,928 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2019 91,528 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Jul 2019 91,527 miles

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2018 78,871 miles

Offside & nearside front flexi brake hose slightly deteriorated

Pass 11 Dec 2017 76,468 miles

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

under trays / engine / body covers fitted at time of test restricting the view of some components

Pass 28 Dec 2016 70,945 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Dec 2015 65,859 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2014 58,109 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2013 49,921 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2012 44,742 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 16 Dec 2011 34,373 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2010 27,720 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2009 17,516 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2008 10,696 miles

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

Fail 10 Dec 2008 10,696 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2007 9,162 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 WBY is a 2004 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 WBY, 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 WG54 WBY registered?

WG54 WBY is a 2004 BMW 116, first registered on 21 December 2004.

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