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WR54 SBY

2004 BMW 116

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2023
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

167,161 mi
Last recorded167,161 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2022
Typical for 2004 BMW 11669,928 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR54 SBY
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2022 167,161 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2021 157,607 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2020 144,960 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2019 132,484 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2018 121,002 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2017 108,066 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2016 104,272 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2016 104,272 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 3 Feb 2015 103,380 miles

front brake pads worn low near limit

rear brake pads worn low near limit

rear tyres worn to 2mm

Pass 12 Mar 2014 89,927 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 75,003 miles

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

Fail 11 Mar 2013 75,003 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Aug 2012 68,585 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2011 63,400 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2010 56,038 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2009 47,144 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2008 37,950 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Oct 2007 28,915 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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WR54 SBY is a 2004 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 WR54 SBY, 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 WR54 SBY registered?

WR54 SBY is a 2004 BMW 116, first registered on 19 November 2004.

Is WR54 SBY safe to buy?

The MOT history for WR54 SBY shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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