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KH54 RVX

2004 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Dec 2026
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

128,005 mi
Last recorded128,005 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW 11669,928 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKH54 RVX
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 128,005 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 15 Dec 2025 128,005 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Dec 2024 126,004 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Dec 2024 126,003 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Dec 2023 123,418 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 24 Nov 2022 118,307 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2022 118,307 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure Hanger Insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Nov 2021 111,905 miles

Rear Exhaust Hanger corroding

Pass 2 Dec 2020 106,063 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2020 106,063 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner/outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Dec 2019 103,629 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2019 103,629 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 4 Dec 2018 98,968 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2018 98,968 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Dec 2017 93,938 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2016 91,499 miles

Oil leak around oil sump ()

Fail 26 Nov 2016 91,497 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated Brake flexi pipe (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated Brake flexi pipe (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak around oil sump ()

Pass 8 Dec 2015 86,397 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2015 86,397 miles

Nearside Front Service brake indicates brake judder (3.7.D.1)

Offside Front Service brake indicates brake judder (3.7.D.1)

Pass 22 Nov 2014 81,779 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2013 75,790 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2012 73,804 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2011 68,185 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2011 68,094 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 22 Dec 2010 62,317 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2009 56,251 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2008 50,374 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2007 44,446 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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KH54 RVX is a 2004 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 KH54 RVX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KH54 RVX registered?

KH54 RVX is a 2004 BMW 116, first registered on 18 December 2004.

Is KH54 RVX safe to buy?

The MOT history for KH54 RVX shows 28 tests with a 67.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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