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RN54 EAA

2004 BMW 116

Brown Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2023
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

93,217 mi
Last recorded93,217 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2022
Typical for 2004 BMW 11669,928 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN54 EAA
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2004
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2022 93,217 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Sep 2021 85,546 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2020 85,035 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2020 85,035 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 5 Nov 2019 84,270 miles

Under trays and sill covers fitted

Fail 4 Nov 2019 84,267 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Bulb fitted incorrectly (4.1.2 (c))

Under trays and sill covers fitted

Pass 16 Nov 2018 79,290 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2018 79,290 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2017 72,218 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2016 65,913 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2015 59,364 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2015 59,367 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Nov 2014 52,855 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 19 Nov 2013 49,022 miles

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 12 Nov 2012 46,522 miles

Nearside 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)

Pass 18 Nov 2011 42,973 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2010 38,843 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Dec 2010 38,843 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2009 35,395 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2008 28,862 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2007 22,659 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 EAA is a 2004 BMW 116 in Brown with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 EAA, 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 EAA is a 2004 BMW 116, first registered on 20 December 2004.

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