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RN54 AWF

2004 BMW 116

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2019
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

164,108 mi
Last recorded164,108 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2018
Typical for 2004 BMW 11669,928 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN54 AWF
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2018 164,108 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2017 141,225 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Jan 2017 141,223 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2016 127,158 miles

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

dashboard warnings illuminated

indicator bulbs faded

Fail 18 Jan 2016 127,158 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

dashboard warnings illuminated

indicator bulbs faded

Pass 16 Feb 2015 116,221 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 101,565 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2013 101,565 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2012 94,357 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2011 80,095 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2011 79,979 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Jan 2010 75,232 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2008 63,244 miles

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

rear wiper arm missing

Pass 20 Dec 2007 50,853 miles

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

Fail 17 Dec 2007 50,685 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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

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 AWF is a 2004 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol 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 AWF, 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 AWF registered?

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

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