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RN04 KXJ

2004 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2017
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

73,354 mi
Last recorded73,354 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2016
Typical for 2004 BMW 11669,928 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN04 KXJ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2016 73,354 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 58,270 miles

EML light on

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

Fail 21 Jul 2015 58,270 miles

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

EML light on

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2014 47,248 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 16 Jul 2013 39,583 miles

nearside front tyre worn uneven on edges getting close to legal limit

offside front tyre worn uneven on edges getting close to legal limit

Fail 15 Jul 2013 39,573 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

nearside front tyre worn uneven on edges getting close to legal limit

offside front tyre worn uneven on edges getting close to legal limit

Pass 6 Jul 2012 36,617 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2011 33,770 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 28,498 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 26,451 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2008 23,199 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2007 20,164 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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RN04 KXJ is a 2004 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 RN04 KXJ, 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 RN04 KXJ registered?

RN04 KXJ is a 2004 BMW 116, first registered on 19 August 2004.

Is RN04 KXJ safe to buy?

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