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RJ54 FRR

2004 BMW 116

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

92,000 mi
Last recorded92,000 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2023
Typical for 2004 BMW 11669,928 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2023 92,000 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2023 146,742 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Fuel pipe insecure underside of vehicle (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Exhaust system fitted has been rerouted and heat shield missing, no risk of fire hazard

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Vehicle has been modified for competition use

Pass 4 Apr 2022 90,863 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2022 90,683 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Mar 2021 90,525 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2021 90,525 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2020 88,435 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2019 81,370 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 8 Mar 2019 81,370 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 8 Mar 2018 74,003 miles

Front number plate cracked

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

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2017 66,263 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2016 60,516 miles

very slight corrosion on various brake pipe ends

Pass 11 Mar 2015 53,687 miles

offside rear quater glass smashed

Fail 10 Mar 2015 53,687 miles

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

offside rear quater glass smashed

Pass 17 Feb 2014 48,707 miles

nearside front brake disc has slightly corroded lip

Pass 7 Mar 2013 44,807 miles

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

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

both front tyres cracking

nsr tyre cracking

steering lock fails to fully engage

Pass 21 Mar 2012 41,429 miles

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

front tyres worn on edges

rear discs corroded on inner surfaces slightly

Pass 8 Mar 2011 38,658 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 26 Mar 2010 33,782 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Sep 2008 25,311 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 13 Sep 2007 18,860 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 FRR is a 2004 BMW 116 in Grey 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 RJ54 FRR, 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 FRR registered?

RJ54 FRR is a 2004 BMW 116, first registered on 28 September 2004.

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