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YF54 XSC

2004 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

108,931 mi
Last recorded108,931 miles
Recorded on28 Dec 2017
Typical for 2004 BMW 11669,928 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Dec 2017 108,931 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2016 106,269 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2016 106,269 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2016 96,145 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2015 79,208 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2014 65,645 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2013 64,015 miles

Engine management lamp on.

Pass 12 Oct 2012 56,820 miles

n/s front tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 11 Oct 2012 56,815 miles

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

n/s front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 19 Oct 2011 51,420 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2010 48,998 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2009 45,799 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2009 36,593 miles

Engine warning light on

Pass 7 Dec 2007 27,331 miles

engine management light stays on

low on fuel

rear parking sensor insecure

Fail 7 Dec 2007 27,328 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

engine management light stays on

low on fuel

rear parking sensor insecure

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 XSC is a 2004 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 XSC, 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 XSC registered?

YF54 XSC is a 2004 BMW 116, first registered on 29 December 2004.

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