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RN54 PHO

2004 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

172,119 mi
Last recorded172,119 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW 11669,928 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN54 PHO
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2025 172,119 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Aug 2024 150,314 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Aug 2024 150,314 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Aug 2023 138,004 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated offside & nearside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured offside & nearside (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 27 Aug 2022 135,850 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2021 117,537 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both side (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Aug 2020 102,243 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2019 95,457 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2018 82,801 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2017 79,948 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2017 79,948 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2016 73,629 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2015 66,263 miles

both front tyres wearing out side edge.

Fail 13 Oct 2015 66,263 miles

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

both front tyres wearing out side edge.

Pass 15 Oct 2014 60,335 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2013 54,272 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2012 48,107 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2011 42,293 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2010 37,391 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2009 35,693 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2008 31,080 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Dec 2007 27,251 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 5 Jan 2007 22,259 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 PHO is a 2004 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 PHO, 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 PHO is a 2004 BMW 116, first registered on 25 December 2004.

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