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YC54 RWE

2004 BMW 116

White Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2025
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

167,410 mi
Last recorded167,410 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2024
Typical for 2004 BMW 11669,928 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC54 RWE
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2024 167,410 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Apr 2024 167,396 miles

Brake servo defective or ineffective (1.1.10 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Feb 2022 165,027 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn on inner edge and cracking on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Dec 2020 157,155 miles

Rear Nail in tyre both rear tyres have small nails in them ()

Test carried out in wet conditions

Fail 16 Dec 2020 157,155 miles

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

Rear Nail in tyre both rear tyres have small nails in them ()

Test carried out in wet conditions

Pass 3 Jan 2020 151,409 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

engine and under covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 13 Jul 2018 143,657 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2017 136,460 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

engine management light illunimated

Pass 30 Jun 2016 128,795 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 119,674 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2014 108,837 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2013 99,039 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2012 89,939 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 66,331 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2010 55,991 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 43,535 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 32,276 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)

rear pads worn low

Pass 6 Jul 2007 20,087 miles

brake discs corroded,nsf tyre wearing on edges,vehicle fitted with plastic trims

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 RWE is a 2004 BMW 116 in White 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 YC54 RWE, 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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YC54 RWE is a 2004 BMW 116, first registered on 22 October 2004.

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