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RF54 JFV

2004 BMW 116

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

104,187 mi
Last recorded104,187 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2017
Typical for 2004 BMW 11669,928 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF54 JFV
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2017 104,187 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2017 104,185 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 2 Sep 2016 98,463 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 2 Sep 2016 98,463 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 25 Sep 2015 93,908 miles

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

n/s/f fog light broken

Fail 25 Sep 2015 93,905 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

n/s/f fog light broken

Pass 26 Sep 2014 88,115 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 82,928 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2013 82,928 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Sep 2012 77,524 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 21 Sep 2012 77,524 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front tyres wearing unevenly

Pass 1 Sep 2011 71,823 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 67,727 miles

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

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

unable to see some testable items due to plastic covers

Pass 24 Oct 2009 59,034 miles

brake pad warning light on

Pass 20 Oct 2008 45,713 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2007 36,260 miles

windscreen stone chipped keep check

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 JFV is a 2004 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 JFV, 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 RF54 JFV registered?

RF54 JFV is a 2004 BMW 116, first registered on 29 October 2004.

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