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RN54 NTG

2004 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2023
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

130,428 mi
Last recorded130,428 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2022
Typical for 2004 BMW 11669,928 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2022 130,428 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 20 May 2021 122,416 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres worn inner edges nsr smooth both tyres cracked (5.2.3 (e))

Rear heat shield loose above silencer

Fail 20 May 2021 122,416 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres worn inner edges nsr smooth both tyres cracked (5.2.3 (e))

Rear heat shield loose above silencer

Pass 12 May 2020 117,051 miles
Pass 23 May 2019 111,427 miles

Coil springs corroded

Front brake flexis starting to perish

Nail in Nearside rear tyre

Rear tyre treads cracked

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 23 May 2019 111,427 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Coil springs corroded

Front brake flexis starting to perish

Nail in Nearside rear tyre

Rear tyre treads cracked

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 25 May 2018 106,635 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged Slight cracking to outer rubber (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged Slight cracking to outer rubber (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Fail 24 May 2018 106,617 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged Slight cracking to outer rubber (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged Slight cracking to outer rubber (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 30 May 2017 101,932 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 30 May 2017 101,932 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 25 May 2016 96,434 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 May 2015 91,565 miles

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both sides front brake flexi-hoses starting to crack

e/m light on

front brake pads getting low

offside rear shock absorber starting to leak

Pass 30 May 2014 86,379 miles

Nail in rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 May 2013 81,737 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 1 Jun 2012 78,623 miles

brake flexis cracked

Pass 25 May 2011 74,197 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 May 2010 59,781 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 29 May 2009 48,472 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 May 2008 37,141 miles

Offside front tyre is worn on the edges

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 1 Jun 2007 23,515 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 NTG is a 2004 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 NTG, 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 NTG is a 2004 BMW 116, first registered on 22 December 2004.

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