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RF54 UNY

2004 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

92,090 mi
Last recorded92,090 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2021
Typical for 2004 BMW 11669,928 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2021 92,090 miles

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

Nearside Front Road Wheel Damaged.

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Upper brake light disconnected

Fail 30 Nov 2021 92,080 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Road Wheel Damaged.

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Oct 2020 83,431 miles

Front brake pads wearing thin

Front registration plate deteriorated

Nearside Front wing area damaged

Nearside Rear top suspension arm has slight play

Offside Front brake pipe corroded

Offside Rear tyre damaged on the inside

Pass 2 Nov 2019 74,230 miles

Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front under trader fitting

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

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

Offside Rear brake pad sensor damage

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Nov 2019 74,230 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front under trader fitting

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

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

Offside Rear brake pad sensor damage

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2018 67,889 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2018 67,889 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2017 64,248 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2016 59,766 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2015 56,283 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2014 53,897 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 Oct 2013 51,341 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2012 46,785 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 40,953 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Jul 2011 40,953 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2010 34,626 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2009 28,365 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 20,270 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2008 20,211 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2008 17,537 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 UNY is a 2004 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 UNY, 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 UNY is a 2004 BMW 116, first registered on 3 November 2004.

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