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RF54 PKN

2004 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

139,442 mi
Last recorded139,442 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2019
Typical for 2004 BMW 11669,928 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF54 PKN
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2019 139,442 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

n/s/r lower side not working

o/s/r tyre perished

oil leaks form engine and differential

slight play in rear wheel bearings

windscreen cracked

Fail 18 May 2019 139,221 miles

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

n/s/r lower side not working

o/s/r tyre perished

oil leaks form engine and differential

slight play in rear wheel bearings

tpms light on

windscreen cracked

Pass 25 May 2018 131,009 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 126,587 miles

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

Fail 23 Mar 2017 126,587 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

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

offside rear tyre has a nail in tread

Pass 29 Feb 2016 118,519 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2015 111,804 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 100,643 miles

both front brake hoses showing slight perrishing

Pass 22 Aug 2013 92,527 miles

Nearside Rear 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 23 Aug 2012 84,196 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2011 76,858 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 71,298 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2010 71,298 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Aug 2009 65,692 miles

airbag warning lamp illuminated,advise attention

Pass 28 Aug 2008 55,700 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2007 40,457 miles

Front 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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RF54 PKN is a 2004 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 PKN, 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 PKN is a 2004 BMW 116, first registered on 18 October 2004.

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