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YT54 XME

2004 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2023
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

119,640 mi
Last recorded119,640 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2022
Typical for 2004 BMW 11669,928 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2022 119,640 miles

General corrosion under side

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

Pass 5 Nov 2021 115,262 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2020 110,498 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Nov 2020 110,496 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Nov 2019 100,880 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flexy (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 8 Nov 2019 100,880 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault air bag light on dash . (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flexy (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Nov 2018 99,073 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Road wheel slightly distorted both (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

exhaust corroded

n/s/r shock casing corroded

rear subframe corroded

temp repair to o/s door mirror housing

Fail 18 Oct 2018 98,830 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both brake pipe unions (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear shock absorber casing corroded

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper suspension arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported both brake hose clips (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Road wheel slightly distorted both (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

exhausts system corroded

temp repair to o/s door mirror assembly

wiper blades smearing

Pass 30 Oct 2017 91,876 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

exhaust corroded

outer sills and under trays fitted

service over due ind. on

Fail 30 Oct 2017 91,876 miles

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

exhaust corroded

outer sills and under trays fitted

service over due ind. on

Pass 1 Nov 2016 88,592 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted to the vehicle.

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

offside rear cv gaitor splitting

Fail 31 Oct 2016 88,582 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine covers and under trays fitted to the vehicle.

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

offside rear cv gaitor splitting

Pass 7 Oct 2015 78,034 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both feed hoses at subframe (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

engine and under trays fitted

Fail 7 Oct 2015 78,034 miles

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both feed hoses at subframe (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

engine and under trays fitted

Pass 14 Oct 2014 68,828 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Oct 2013 59,872 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2013 59,868 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2012 51,759 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 42,145 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 35,910 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 29,932 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2008 24,035 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 8 Aug 2007 17,543 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 XME is a 2004 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 XME, 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 XME is a 2004 BMW 116, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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