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RK54 TWE

2004 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2024
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

121,717 mi
Last recorded121,717 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2023
Typical for 2004 BMW 11669,928 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2023 121,717 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 5 Dec 2022 115,364 miles

Coolant leak ()

Fail 25 Nov 2022 115,300 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Coolant leak ()

Pass 1 Dec 2021 108,792 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2020 101,566 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Dec 2019 98,923 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2018 96,294 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Dec 2018 96,294 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 1 Dec 2017 92,172 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2016 88,357 miles

Covers under the car

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

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

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

Fail 13 Nov 2016 88,375 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Covers under the car

Front wiper blades not tested due to the front washers not working, needs checking again

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

Nearside front tyre worn outer edge, strong advise

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

Offside front tyre worn outer edge

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

Pass 12 Nov 2015 84,637 miles

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

both rear tyres worn to 3mm

nearside front tyre worn to 2.3mm

objects removed from drivers view

under tray loose and rattling

windscreen chipped zone a

Pass 21 Nov 2014 78,783 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2013 68,611 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2012 62,090 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2011 59,119 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 20 Dec 2010 56,395 miles

BOTH REAR TYRE OUTER SIDEWALLS CRACKED & PERISHED

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE OUTER SIDEWALL SCUFFED & DAMAGED CLOSE TO LIMIT

NEARSIDE HEADLAMP AIM ON LOWER LIMIT

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE OUTER SIDEWALL SLIGHTLY CRACKED & PERISHED

SCREEN WASHERS REQUIRE ATTENTION

Pass 8 Dec 2009 52,471 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2008 45,278 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2008 45,278 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1) DANGEROUS

Front Lower Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 7 Aug 2007 34,283 miles

front inner brake pads becoming low

slight damage to o/s/f outer wheel rim

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 TWE is a 2004 BMW 116 in Blue 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 TWE, 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 TWE is a 2004 BMW 116, first registered on 15 September 2004.

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