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RJ54 FLR

2004 BMW 116

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2021
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

102,171 mi
Last recorded102,171 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2020
Typical for 2004 BMW 11669,928 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ54 FLR
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2020 102,171 miles

Airbag light flickering on intermittently during test - advised owner to monitor & seek further inspection if fault persists.

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive Engine sump/sump plug. Also gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Lower Under trays fitted front to rear so some test items not fully seen

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Fail 22 Jul 2020 102,170 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive Engine sump/sump plug. Also gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Lower Under trays fitted front to rear so some test items not fully seen

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

TPS Light displayed

Pass 19 Jun 2019 99,579 miles

Airbag light flickering on intermittently during test - advised owner to monitor & seek further inspection if fault persists.

Nearside Front Inner brake pad getting low approaching wear sensor but not deemed close enough to fail-advised owner to monitor

Nearside Rear metal brake pipe covered in grease or other material (on hose)

Some corrosion to rear brake disc inner contact surfaces

Pass 20 Jun 2018 95,277 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside wiper blade split slightly

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 20 Jun 2018 95,277 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside wiper blade split slightly

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 23 Jun 2017 89,359 miles

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

cracking to os front tyre

under trays fitted

Fail 22 Jun 2017 89,359 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

cracking to os front tyre

under trays fitted

Pass 22 Jun 2016 82,787 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2016 82,787 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 26 Jun 2015 75,769 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 25 Jun 2015 75,742 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Jun 2014 72,487 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2014 72,487 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 16 Jan 2013 67,314 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2013 67,311 miles

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

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

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

Both front tyres are worn on edges.

Pass 31 Jan 2012 59,278 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)

Fail 25 Jan 2012 59,130 miles

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

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

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

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

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 28 Jan 2011 51,369 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2010 42,959 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2009 36,327 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2008 31,789 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2007 31,747 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2007 31,741 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 31,706 miles

Slight leak from power steering pipes

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 FLR is a 2004 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 RJ54 FLR, 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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RJ54 FLR is a 2004 BMW 116, first registered on 29 September 2004.

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