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RN54 ACU

2004 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

151,716 mi
Last recorded151,716 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2019
Typical for 2004 BMW 11669,928 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN54 ACU
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Dec 2019 151,716 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Dec 2019 151,107 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn hub bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2018 135,486 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2017 119,790 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 7 Dec 2017 119,790 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 15 Dec 2016 103,646 miles

cover fitted

Fail 15 Dec 2016 103,646 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

cover fitted

Pass 16 Dec 2015 85,802 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front and both rear (3.6.B.4d)

rear brake discs slightly worn

Pass 20 Dec 2014 83,950 miles

n/s/f tyre has a slight bulge on outer wall

Fail 20 Dec 2014 83,950 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

n/s/f tyre has a slight bulge on outer wall

Pass 29 Jul 2014 83,555 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 71,974 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2012 64,552 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 51,510 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 40,745 miles
Pass 2 May 2009 29,426 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 20,429 miles

unable to check under vehicle properly due to plastic covers

Pass 14 May 2007 9,370 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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RN54 ACU 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 77.8%.

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 RN54 ACU, 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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RN54 ACU is a 2004 BMW 116, first registered on 15 December 2004.

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