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RN54 BPZ

2004 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

104,772 mi
Last recorded104,772 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2013
Typical for 2004 BMW 11669,928 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN54 BPZ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2013 104,772 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2012 94,821 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2012 94,821 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 21 Sep 2011 81,393 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 73,828 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 60,903 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2009 60,820 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Fail 16 Sep 2008 51,546 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

rear discs slightly corroded

unable to check under vehicle properly due to plastic covers

Pass 16 Sep 2008 51,546 miles

rear discs slightly corroded

unable to check under vehicle properly due to plastic covers

Pass 1 Apr 2008 46,465 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 BPZ is a 2004 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 BPZ, 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 BPZ registered?

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

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