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YT54 WGX

2004 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

140,591 mi
Last recorded140,591 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2019
Typical for 2004 BMW 11669,928 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT54 WGX
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2019 140,591 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Feb 2019 140,498 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2018 133,765 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2018 133,760 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush Hub bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 18 Jan 2017 125,390 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 19 Jan 2016 118,008 miles

child seat fitted

Pass 17 Feb 2015 103,981 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 23 May 2014 93,699 miles

front tyres scrubbed

parking brake warning light ON

rear tyres worn

o/s and n/s front brake flexi hoses perished = cracking

Pass 26 Apr 2013 81,820 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 70,643 miles

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

Fail 23 May 2011 57,424 miles

CHILD SEAT FITTED TO NEARSIDE REAR

NAIL IN OFFSIDE REAR TYRE OUTER EDGE OF TREAD (NOT REPAIRABLE) 205 / 55 / 16 V

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 May 2011 57,424 miles

CHILD SEAT FITTED TO NEARSIDE REAR

NAIL IN OFFSIDE REAR TYRE OUTER EDGE OF TREAD (NOT REPAIRABLE) 205 / 55 / 16 V

Pass 24 Sep 2010 54,171 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 49,021 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2008 43,116 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2007 33,378 miles

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

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

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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YT54 WGX is a 2004 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 YT54 WGX, 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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YT54 WGX is a 2004 BMW 116, first registered on 20 September 2004.

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