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RF54 GFK

2004 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

131,156 mi
Last recorded131,156 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2017
Typical for 2004 BMW 11669,928 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF54 GFK
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2017 131,156 miles

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

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured & rear (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 17 Nov 2017 131,156 miles

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

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured & rear (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 17 Nov 2016 119,966 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured & rear (1.4.A.2f)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

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

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

Fail 16 Nov 2016 119,966 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured & rear (1.4.A.2f)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2015 110,003 miles

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

Direction indicators slightly discoloured all (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view wing mirror (8.1.2a)

Pass 11 Nov 2014 94,822 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2013 83,829 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

both front tyres wearing on edges plus both rears on inner edges

Pass 28 Sep 2012 75,638 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 69,546 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 65,420 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 53,317 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2008 38,195 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 27,478 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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RF54 GFK is a 2004 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 RF54 GFK, 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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RF54 GFK is a 2004 BMW 116, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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