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RF54 JFX

2004 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Dec 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

113,911 mi
Last recorded113,911 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW 11669,928 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF54 JFX
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 113,911 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 30 Nov 2024 107,679 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Nov 2024 107,431 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2023 97,247 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2022 87,453 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2021 81,526 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2021 76,065 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted to the vehicle

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2019 67,396 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Jul 2018 62,225 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2018 62,225 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2018 59,772 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 13 Jan 2017 55,639 miles

Full under body covers fitted

Nearside Front Tyre heavily wearing edges

Nearside Rear Child seat fitted

Offside Front Tyre heavily wearing edges

Fail 12 Jan 2017 55,630 miles

Central Stop lamp obscured more than 50% (1.2.1c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Full under body covers fitted

Nearside Front Tyre heavily wearing edges

Nearside Rear Child seat fitted

Nearside Rear Tyre heavily wearing inner edge/nail in tread

Offside Front Tyre heavily wearing edges

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 4 Jan 2016 50,673 miles

child seats fitted in rear

Pass 6 Jan 2015 45,731 miles

o/s/r tyre slightly worn on inner edge

Pass 27 Dec 2013 42,733 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2012 37,569 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2012 37,568 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 10 Nov 2011 33,597 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2010 27,635 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 24,153 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 20,488 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2007 16,046 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 JFX is a 2004 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 JFX, 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 JFX registered?

RF54 JFX is a 2004 BMW 116, first registered on 19 October 2004.

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