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YC54 RRY

2004 BMW 116

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2024
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

145,177 mi
Last recorded145,177 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2023
Typical for 2004 BMW 11669,928 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC54 RRY
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2023 145,177 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear under body slightly corroded

Pass 7 Dec 2022 142,242 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2021 138,649 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2021 138,632 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively stretched under full lock (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Jun 2020 135,859 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 16 Jun 2020 135,859 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 6 May 2019 130,704 miles

Offside Rear hand brake only just met limit

Fail 6 May 2019 130,704 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear hand brake only just met limit

Pass 9 Mar 2018 126,166 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of certain components.

Fail 8 Mar 2018 126,165 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of certain components.

Pass 15 Mar 2017 119,800 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2017 119,778 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Front Headlamp aim too low Both sides (1.8)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 11 Sep 2015 109,487 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Aug 2014 103,401 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2014 103,386 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 30 Aug 2013 96,161 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 29 Aug 2012 90,178 miles

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

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

airbag worning lamp indicate fault

both front brake discs gained lip

brake worning lamp indicate fault

tyre inflation worning lamp indicate fault

Fail 29 Aug 2012 90,173 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

airbag worning lamp indicate fault

both front brake discs gained lip

brake worning lamp indicate fault

tyre inflation worning lamp indicate fault

Pass 26 Jul 2011 82,119 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 76,053 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2009 59,222 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2008 43,915 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2007 25,509 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2006 10,882 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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YC54 RRY is a 2004 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 YC54 RRY, 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 YC54 RRY registered?

YC54 RRY is a 2004 BMW 116, first registered on 18 October 2004.

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