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RK54 TFV

2004 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2020
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

131,540 mi
Last recorded131,540 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2019
Typical for 2004 BMW 11669,928 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK54 TFV
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2019 131,540 miles

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))

Fail 30 May 2019 131,394 miles

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))

Pass 31 May 2018 120,015 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 22 May 2018 119,940 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2017 109,191 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 95,530 miles

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

Fail 29 Apr 2016 95,530 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2015 80,367 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 73,720 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2011 73,720 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 18 Jan 2010 62,054 miles

slight play n/s rear hub assembly tie bar bush

Pass 7 Feb 2009 51,842 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2008 41,137 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 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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What year was RK54 TFV registered?

RK54 TFV is a 2004 BMW 116, first registered on 13 September 2004.

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