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RN54 AHJ

2004 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

120,331 mi
Last recorded120,331 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW 11669,928 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 120,331 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 3 Dec 2024 117,305 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Dec 2023 113,216 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2022 110,358 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2021 105,640 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Dec 2021 105,600 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2020 101,002 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2019 92,915 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 21 Jul 2018 86,277 miles

Front Brake hose slightly damaged both front perished (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Jul 2018 86,277 miles

Front Brake hose slightly damaged both front perished (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Jul 2017 79,558 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2017 79,558 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 26 Jul 2016 72,371 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on edges

Offside Front tyre worn on edges

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 21 Jul 2016 72,371 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions rotation wrong (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Front tyre worn on edges

Offside Front tyre worn on edges

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 25 Jun 2015 64,297 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2014 56,482 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Pass 21 Jun 2014 56,482 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 48,929 miles

N/S/F tyre deteriorated/cracking - no cords visible

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

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

O/S/F tyre deteriorated/cracking - no cords visible

O/S/R tyre deteriorated/cracking - no cords visible (inside shoulder wear)

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

Fail 18 Jun 2013 48,866 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

N/S/F tyre deteriorated/cracking - no cords visible

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

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

O/S/F tyre deteriorated/cracking - no cords visible

O/S/R tyre deteriorated/cracking - no cords visible (inside shoulder wear)

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

Pass 14 Jun 2012 44,737 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 40,302 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2010 34,597 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 28,335 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2009 28,335 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 17 Feb 2009 26,244 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 31 Dec 2007 21,682 miles

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

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

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 AHJ is a 2004 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AHJ, 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 AHJ is a 2004 BMW 116, first registered on 16 December 2004.

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