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RJ54 FHM

2004 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

101,216 mi
Last recorded101,216 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2018
Typical for 2004 BMW 11669,928 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ54 FHM
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2018 101,216 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2017 94,450 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 28 Jun 2017 94,450 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Jul 2016 84,425 miles

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

Fail 8 Jul 2016 84,425 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm locating pin locking device not properly locked (2.4.G.3b)

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

Pass 2 Jun 2015 76,267 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2014 66,802 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2013 58,860 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 54,964 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2011 45,388 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2010 34,565 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2010 34,565 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2009 29,025 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 18,441 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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RJ54 FHM is a 2004 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 RJ54 FHM, 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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What year was RJ54 FHM registered?

RJ54 FHM is a 2004 BMW 116, first registered on 23 September 2004.

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