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YF54 AWU

2004 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

121,224 mi
Last recorded121,224 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2017
Typical for 2004 BMW 11669,928 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF54 AWU
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2017 121,224 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2016 116,687 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2015 111,943 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2014 106,822 miles

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)

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

Pass 22 Feb 2013 99,720 miles

Air bag light on!

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake warning light on!

Fail 22 Feb 2013 99,720 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Air bag light on!

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake warning light on!

Pass 10 Dec 2011 82,763 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2010 73,951 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 18 Dec 2009 66,774 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 60,357 miles

N/S Front tyre slight cracking around tread

N/S Rear tyre slight cracking around tread

O/S Front tyre slight cracking around tread

Fail 4 Mar 2009 60,357 miles

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

N/S Front tyre slight cracking around tread

N/S Rear tyre slight cracking around tread

O/S Front tyre slight cracking around tread

Pass 14 Feb 2008 50,149 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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YF54 AWU is a 2004 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 YF54 AWU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YF54 AWU registered?

YF54 AWU is a 2004 BMW 116, first registered on 6 December 2004.

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