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RF54 GGV

2004 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

165,885 mi
Last recorded165,885 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2021
Typical for 2004 BMW 11669,928 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2021 165,885 miles

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

Fail 29 Oct 2021 165,880 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing 2 bolts missing. (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 29 Oct 2020 152,816 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 6 Feb 2020 140,460 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2019 133,723 miles

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

Fail 21 Jan 2019 133,723 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Jan 2018 117,502 miles

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

Fail 15 Jan 2018 117,502 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 4 Jan 2017 104,935 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2015 97,821 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2015 97,774 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 4 Oct 2014 92,352 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2014 92,256 miles

Steering lock fails to engage (2.1.4b)

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2013 87,021 miles

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

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

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

front inner brake pads worn

nearside rear tyre 3mm

rear washer not working

wiper blades noisy

Pass 12 Oct 2012 82,036 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2011 71,099 miles

small chip in windscreen

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

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

n/side washer jet blocked and not working

o/s/f tyre wearing inner edge

o/s/r indicator bulb starting to go white

o/side washer jet partially blocked and just about works

plastic undertray in the way of full inspection of brake and fuel lines

Pass 30 Sep 2010 59,901 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 53,013 miles

both outer sills and undertrays fitted

Fail 2 Oct 2009 53,013 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

both outer sills and undertrays fitted

Pass 3 Oct 2008 44,262 miles

offside and nearside front tyres worn low and on edges

Pass 4 Sep 2007 35,443 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 GGV is a 2004 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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

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