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RN54 AKP

2004 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

62,922 mi
Last recorded62,922 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2016
Typical for 2004 BMW 11669,928 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2016 62,922 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2016 62,920 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault Airbag (5.4.2)

Pass 31 Jan 2015 60,556 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2015 60,556 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 5 Oct 2013 57,829 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2013 55,161 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 52,028 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2011 46,428 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2010 39,551 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2008 30,539 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2008 30,539 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 29 Nov 2007 24,642 miles

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

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

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

Offside 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 AKP 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 75%.

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 AKP, 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 AKP registered?

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

Is RN54 AKP safe to buy?

The MOT history for RN54 AKP shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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