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YA54 YNR

2004 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

101,460 mi
Last recorded101,460 miles
Recorded on14 May 2019
Typical for 2004 BMW 11669,928 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA54 YNR
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc
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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 May 2019 101,460 miles
Pass 25 May 2018 97,972 miles

Nearside Near side registration plate light not working

Fail 25 May 2018 97,972 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Near side registration plate light not working

Pass 29 Dec 2016 91,884 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate

emission level struggling to reach pass

engine management light on

Fail 29 Dec 2016 91,884 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate

emission level struggling to reach pass

engine management light on

Fail 26 Nov 2016 91,705 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Steering lock fails to engage (2.1.4b)

Engine Management Light On

Nearside Rear Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Nearside Side repeater has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Side repeater has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 30 Nov 2015 81,897 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2014 78,466 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2013 74,306 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2013 74,306 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2012 66,703 miles

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Oil leak

Pass 30 Oct 2012 66,703 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 4 Nov 2011 57,972 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2010 45,757 miles

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

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

Pass 18 May 2009 39,749 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 35,107 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 27,287 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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YA54 YNR is a 2004 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 YA54 YNR, 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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YA54 YNR is a 2004 BMW 116, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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