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RA54 MKV

2004 BMW 116

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2022
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

132,598 mi
Last recorded132,598 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2021
Typical for 2004 BMW 11669,928 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA54 MKV
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2021 132,598 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracked/perished. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracked/perished. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Sep 2020 128,664 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated left and right hand hoses cracked and perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 9 Sep 2020 128,664 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm insecurely attached movement in nut attached to joint on arm (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated left and right hand hoses cracked and perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Sep 2019 125,248 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated left and right hand hoses cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 5 Sep 2019 125,248 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated left and right hand hoses cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 6 Jul 2018 117,025 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2017 114,105 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit On inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Oct 2015 105,180 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2015 104,960 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Damage to nearside rear door.

Engine light on.

Engine oil leak.

Offside front tyre worn on shoulders.

Rear tyres worn on shoulders.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 May 2014 97,521 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 94,006 miles

both front flexy brake hoses heavily perished

engine management light on

Fail 22 May 2013 93,950 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

both front flexy brake hoses heavily perished

engine management light on

Pass 28 May 2012 79,501 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 62,559 miles

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

f disc slight worn

Pass 12 Jan 2010 58,379 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2008 47,176 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2008 47,150 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 19 Oct 2007 31,641 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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RA54 MKV is a 2004 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 RA54 MKV, 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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RA54 MKV is a 2004 BMW 116, first registered on 11 November 2004.

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