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RF54 UWK

2004 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2023
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

121,024 mi
Last recorded121,024 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2022
Typical for 2004 BMW 11669,928 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2022 121,024 miles

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))

Pass 31 Jul 2021 107,314 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Engine & Under-tray(s) fitted obscuring some components

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 31 Jul 2021 107,314 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine & Under-tray(s) fitted obscuring some components

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 Aug 2020 97,171 miles

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))

Pass 27 Apr 2019 83,233 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2019 83,233 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2018 74,492 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2018 74,492 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Apr 2017 69,026 miles

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

Front tyres perished

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

steering lock defective

Pass 25 Apr 2016 63,979 miles

child seat fitted

front offside and nearside brake flexy hoses begining to perrish

front tyres wearing on edges and perrishing slightly

top and bottom covers fitted

Pass 4 May 2015 57,846 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Apr 2015 57,591 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2014 53,607 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 51,306 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 19 Apr 2013 51,265 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

Tyre pressure monitering system warning light stays on

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Apr 2012 46,747 miles

Both front track rod ends have been exposed to high a level heat.

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 13 Apr 2011 43,319 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 9 Apr 2010 39,725 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2009 35,289 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 20,945 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2007 18,665 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 UWK 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 76.2%.

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 UWK, 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 UWK is a 2004 BMW 116, first registered on 22 October 2004.

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The MOT history for RF54 UWK shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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