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RN54 PHF

2004 BMW 116

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

113,039 mi
Last recorded113,039 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2021
Typical for 2004 BMW 11669,928 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN54 PHF
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Fail 24 Jun 2021 113,039 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

both front brakes hose possibly incorrectly fitted

both rear abs rings rubbing sensors

tyre pressure warning light on

Pass 1 Jul 2020 111,813 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2020 111,812 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fractured outer rim/ impact damage (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front tyre outer wall requires specialist inspection after impact

Pass 23 May 2019 109,746 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))

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

engine sump rusty

o/s/r ABS ring rusty

Fail 8 May 2019 109,745 miles

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

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

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Engine sump rusty

O/S/R ABS ring damaged

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

Pass 15 Aug 2017 99,694 miles

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

Fail 14 Aug 2017 99,694 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2016 88,326 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2015 81,584 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2014 74,545 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2013 68,114 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

rear brake pads worn

Pass 6 Jul 2012 61,720 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 53,849 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 46,836 miles
Fail 28 May 2010 46,778 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Jun 2009 40,329 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 26,986 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 24,653 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2008 24,653 miles

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

Centre Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

steering rack pinion weeping oil

Pass 29 Jun 2007 13,993 miles

NSF tyre steating to wear on outside edge

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 PHF is a 2004 BMW 116 in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 PHF, 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 PHF is a 2004 BMW 116, first registered on 25 December 2004.

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