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RF04 NKJ

2004 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2017
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

92,434 mi
Last recorded92,434 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2016
Typical for 2004 BMW 11669,928 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF04 NKJ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2016 92,434 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Mar 2014 92,186 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front exhaust bracket corroded

Pass 21 Mar 2013 88,388 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2013 88,388 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2012 83,440 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 28 Feb 2011 74,383 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 62,823 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 12 Mar 2009 52,022 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 24 Nov 2007 37,889 miles

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

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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RF04 NKJ is a 2004 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 RF04 NKJ, 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 RF04 NKJ registered?

RF04 NKJ is a 2004 BMW 116, first registered on 13 May 2004.

Is RF04 NKJ safe to buy?

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