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RK54 SKE

2004 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

130,701 mi
Last recorded130,701 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2020
Typical for 2004 BMW 11669,928 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK54 SKE
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2020 130,701 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured All (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 9 Dec 2020 130,696 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Marked white (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake insecure Backing plate (1.1.21 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

All direction indicators slightly discoloured All (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 4 Sep 2019 122,883 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view And sun strip fitted (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2018 116,563 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured All (4.4.3 (a))

Crack in windscreen and sun strip fitted

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2017 105,391 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated All hoses (3.6.B.4d)

Crack in windscreen and sun strip fitted

Direction indicators slightly discoloured All (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 8 Sep 2017 105,383 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both sides (2.4.G.2)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated All hoses (3.6.B.4d)

Crack in windscreen and sun strip fitted

Direction indicators slightly discoloured All (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 15 Sep 2016 88,376 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated All (3.6.B.4d)

Crack in windscreen not in view, sunvisor fitted also

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 15 Sep 2016 88,372 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated All (3.6.B.4d)

Crack in windscreen not in view, sunvisor fitted also

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2015 69,633 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Aug 2014 61,548 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2013 55,457 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013 55,231 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 11 Jul 2013 55,231 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 6 Jul 2012 50,133 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2011 48,126 miles

all tyre treads low rear brake pads low

Fail 19 Jul 2011 48,126 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

all tyre treads low rear brake pads low

Pass 7 Jun 2010 38,045 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2008 25,978 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 24,421 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 17,394 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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RK54 SKE is a 2004 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 RK54 SKE, 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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RK54 SKE is a 2004 BMW 116, first registered on 15 September 2004.

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