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RK54 TNE

2004 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2022
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

79,291 mi
Last recorded79,291 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2021
Typical for 2004 BMW 11669,928 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK54 TNE
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2021 79,291 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2020 75,526 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2018 72,121 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre has signs of cracking detected

both rear shock absorber casings corroding

nearside front washer jet has reduced output but windscreen can still be cleared ok

rear sub-frame corroding

Fail 10 Dec 2018 72,075 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame is deformed and structural rigidity is significantly reduced corroded and holed (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear tyre has signs of cracking detected

both rear shock absorber casings corroding

nearside front washer jet has reduced output but windscreen can still be cleared ok

rear sub-frame corroding

Pass 13 Dec 2017 67,666 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

nearside front brake hose cracking

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge step tread detected

offside front brake hose cracking

offside front tyre getting worn on outer edge step tread detected

rear sub-frame corroding

Fail 11 Dec 2017 67,666 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded thinnning (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

nearside front brake hose cracking

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge step tread detected

offside front brake hose cracking

offside front tyre getting worn on outer edge step tread detected

rear sub-frame corroding

Pass 25 Nov 2016 62,992 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre getting worn on outer edge step tread detected

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

rear sub-frame corroding

Fail 11 Nov 2016 62,715 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault DSC fault (4.1.D.4)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front tyre getting worn on outer edge step tread detected

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

rear sub-frame corroding

Pass 5 Nov 2015 59,615 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2014 55,689 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2013 47,771 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 44,684 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 39,704 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 33,657 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 27,182 miles

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

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

Pass 18 May 2009 21,923 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 May 2008 17,216 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 10,257 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 TNE is a 2004 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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

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