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RK54 TGE

2004 BMW 116

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

77,481 mi
Last recorded77,481 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2017
Typical for 2004 BMW 11669,928 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK54 TGE
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2017 77,481 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2016 77,436 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front and rear brake pads unable to assess in full

Pass 29 Apr 2015 71,012 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

both front brake flexy perished and n/s/r

Pass 29 Apr 2014 64,774 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 29 Apr 2014 64,774 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Apr 2013 55,505 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

brake warning lamp on

Pass 27 Apr 2012 44,709 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Fail 6 Jul 2011 41,806 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both front brake hoses slightly perished

front brake discs slightly worn

nearside front tyre slightly wearing on edges

nearside rear tyre slightly wearing on outer edge

nearside rear wheel rim damaged

offside rear tyre slightly perished

offside wiper slightly smears screen

rear brake discs slightly corroded

rear sub frame slightly corroded

Pass 6 Jul 2011 41,806 miles

both front brake hoses slightly perished

front brake discs slightly worn

nearside front tyre slightly wearing on edges

nearside rear tyre slightly wearing on outer edge

nearside rear wheel rim damaged

offside rear tyre slightly perished

offside wiper slightly smears screen

rear brake discs slightly corroded

rear sub frame slightly corroded

Pass 29 Jun 2010 39,175 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2009 35,207 miles

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

Fail 30 Jun 2009 35,207 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 4 Jul 2008 29,884 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2008 29,884 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 5 Sep 2007 25,558 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 TGE is a 2004 BMW 116 in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 TGE, 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 TGE is a 2004 BMW 116, first registered on 3 September 2004.

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