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RN54 AJX

2004 BMW 116

Silver Diesel 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

110,280 mi
Last recorded110,280 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2017
Typical for 2004 BMW 11669,928 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN54 AJX
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2017 110,280 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2016 97,897 miles

Front Brake hose slightly chafed both (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 30 Aug 2016 97,897 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut insecure (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Wheel hub badly damaged (4.2.B.4) DANGEROUS

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

Fail 12 Aug 2016 97,657 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2015 81,710 miles

engine apears to misfire

rear brake pads low

Pass 30 Dec 2013 66,501 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning light on indicating a fault

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Jan 2013 52,918 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2012 52,562 miles

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

tyre pressure warning light on.

Pass 29 Dec 2011 42,856 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2010 32,303 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2010 31,497 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 6 Apr 2010 31,497 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 13 Mar 2009 26,586 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 13 Mar 2009 26,586 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Jan 2008 21,503 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 AJX is a 2004 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,596cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AJX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RN54 AJX registered?

RN54 AJX is a 2004 BMW 116, first registered on 16 December 2004.

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