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YH54 BEU

2004 BMW 116

Grey Diesel 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2021
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

129,077 mi
Last recorded129,077 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2019
Typical for 2004 BMW 11669,928 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH54 BEU
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2019 129,077 miles

both front lower arm bushes are weak

Pass 12 Jul 2018 112,161 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Jul 2018 112,161 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2017 109,011 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 8 Jul 2016 103,857 miles

Front Both steering arms have play

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

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

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

Fail 29 Jun 2016 103,800 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front Both steering arms have play

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2015 89,763 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2014 78,847 miles

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 Jan 2013 68,422 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2012 60,630 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2010 50,040 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 40,630 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 26,817 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 26,812 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 10 Oct 2007 23,526 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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YH54 BEU is a 2004 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,596cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 YH54 BEU, 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 YH54 BEU registered?

YH54 BEU is a 2004 BMW 116, first registered on 21 September 2004.

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