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RN54 AFA

2004 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2016
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

115,008 mi
Last recorded115,008 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2015
Typical for 2004 BMW 11669,928 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN54 AFA
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2015 115,008 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both rears (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Dec 2014 108,492 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2013 101,094 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

TPMS light on

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 Nov 2012 90,457 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2012 90,457 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2011 72,760 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2011 72,760 miles

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

nsf tyre worn on outer egde

Pass 26 Nov 2010 56,674 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2009 49,110 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2008 41,976 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 35,298 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 AFA is a 2004 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 AFA, 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 RN54 AFA registered?

RN54 AFA is a 2004 BMW 116, first registered on 21 December 2004.

Is RN54 AFA safe to buy?

The MOT history for RN54 AFA shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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