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RF54 VXZ

2004 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

104,560 mi
Last recorded104,560 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2016
Typical for 2004 BMW 11669,928 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2016 104,560 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2016 104,560 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 18 Nov 2015 100,391 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2015 100,391 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Outer 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)

Pass 4 Feb 2015 85,502 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2014 69,333 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 4 Feb 2014 69,333 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 21 Jan 2013 64,908 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Jan 2013 64,908 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2011 56,005 miles

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

Fail 7 Nov 2011 56,005 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 22 Nov 2010 40,841 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2009 36,262 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2008 32,148 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2007 27,078 miles

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

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 VXZ is a 2004 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VXZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RF54 VXZ registered?

RF54 VXZ is a 2004 BMW 116, first registered on 9 November 2004.

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