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RK04 MUV

2004 BMW 116

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2022
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

73,365 mi
Last recorded73,365 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2021
Typical for 2004 BMW 11669,928 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK04 MUV
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2021 73,365 miles

Nearside Front wing damaged

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust heat shield loose

Fail 5 Jan 2021 73,365 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front wing damaged

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 6 Jan 2020 65,372 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2019 63,751 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2018 59,804 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2017 55,128 miles

Front tyres perished

Pass 27 Jan 2016 51,330 miles

under trays fitted

Fail 27 Jan 2016 51,330 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

under trays fitted

Pass 9 Feb 2015 48,179 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Feb 2014 43,189 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Feb 2013 38,121 miles

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 Feb 2012 32,551 miles

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)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

wipers juddering slightly flexi type blades

Pass 7 Feb 2011 26,534 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2010 22,571 miles

(advise) both rear tyres outer and inner edges approaching 2mm

Pass 27 Jan 2009 18,919 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2008 7,772 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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RK04 MUV is a 2004 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 RK04 MUV, 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 RK04 MUV registered?

RK04 MUV is a 2004 BMW 116, first registered on 31 December 2004.

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The MOT history for RK04 MUV shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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