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YF54 RWZ

2004 BMW 116

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2016
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

88,615 mi
Last recorded88,615 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2015
Typical for 2004 BMW 11669,928 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF54 RWZ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2015 88,615 miles

Front Brake pad(s) modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 Oct 2015 88,615 miles

Front Brake pad(s) modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

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

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Oct 2014 85,217 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2013 76,990 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Oct 2013 76,990 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2013 73,344 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2012 68,838 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2010 61,438 miles

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

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

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

washers just supplying fluid to screen

Pass 15 Dec 2009 52,709 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2008 44,542 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2007 33,628 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 RWZ is a 2004 BMW 116 in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 RWZ, 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 YF54 RWZ registered?

YF54 RWZ is a 2004 BMW 116, first registered on 24 December 2004.

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The MOT history for YF54 RWZ shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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