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RK54 SLV

2004 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

132,947 mi
Last recorded132,947 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW 11669,928 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2025 132,947 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2023 128,001 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2022 123,985 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2021 118,348 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Oct 2021 118,348 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2020 112,889 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2020 112,889 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Oct 2019 107,790 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2018 104,220 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2017 97,202 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of certain components.

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 5 Sep 2016 89,668 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of certain components.

Fail 5 Sep 2016 89,668 miles

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

Engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of certain components.

Pass 11 Aug 2015 81,978 miles

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

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

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

rear seat belts not checked (as rear full)

Fail 11 Aug 2015 81,978 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear seat belts not checked (as rear full)

Pass 28 Mar 2014 70,650 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2013 68,995 miles

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

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

Pass 21 May 2012 66,107 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 61,593 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2009 55,568 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2008 53,278 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2007 50,287 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 SLV is a 2004 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 RK54 SLV, 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 RK54 SLV registered?

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

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