MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
131,540 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen both image incorrect (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))
fuel cap seal slight deteriorated
Offside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view mirror glass (8.1.2a)
Offside Front tyre has age cracks and is in poor condition.
major oil leak
when preforming lock to lock check loud squeaking noise occurs
Nearside Front tyre heavily worn on edges, poor condition and heavily age cracked
Offside Rear tyre heavily age cracked and in poor condition
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed tyre very poor condition, heavily age cracked and showing cords. (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Offside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view mirror glass (8.1.2a)
Offside Front tyre has age cracks and is in poor condition.
major oil leak
when preforming lock to lock check loud squeaking noise occurs
Nearside Front tyre heavily worn on edges, poor condition and heavily age cracked
Offside Rear tyre heavily age cracked and in poor condition
Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
slight play n/s rear hub assembly tie bar bush
How Reliable is the BMW 116?
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RK54 TFV is a 2004 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.
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 RK54 TFV, 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 TFV is a 2004 BMW 116, first registered on 13 September 2004.
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