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RF54 WVB

2004 BMW 116

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2019
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

26,206 mi
Last recorded26,206 miles
Recorded on16 May 2018
Typical for 2004 BMW 11669,928 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF54 WVB
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 May 2018 26,206 miles

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

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

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

Fail 9 May 2018 129,014 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front Access panel cannot be secured in the closed position bonnet (6.4.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2017 120,297 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Apr 2017 120,297 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Wheel bolt(s) missing 1 bolt missing from each wheel (4.2.A.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 9 May 2016 111,767 miles

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

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

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

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

oil leak at gear box

Fail 3 May 2016 111,765 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' airfreshner (8.3.1b)

oil leak at gear box

Pass 28 Apr 2015 101,390 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2015 101,390 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear 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)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 12 Nov 2013 92,950 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2013 92,950 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Nov 2012 81,714 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2011 70,466 miles

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

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

front brake discs are worn and lipped

rear brake discs are worn and lipped

Fail 19 Nov 2011 70,466 miles

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

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

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

front brake discs are worn and lipped

rear brake discs are worn and lipped

Pass 23 Nov 2010 60,843 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2009 50,333 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2008 39,495 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2008 39,495 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Nov 2007 27,868 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2007 27,865 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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 WVB is a 2004 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 WVB, 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 WVB is a 2004 BMW 116, first registered on 16 November 2004.

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