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RN54 PHY

2004 BMW 116

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2021
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

94,671 mi
Last recorded94,671 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2020
Typical for 2004 BMW 11669,928 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN54 PHY
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2020 94,671 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2019 89,338 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2018 83,989 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2017 78,509 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2016 72,753 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides of vehicle (3.6.B.4d)

Front Valve stem slightly damaged both sides of vehicle (4.1.D.1e)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides of vehicle - heavy wear lip (3.5.1i)

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged both sides of vehicle (4.1.D.1e)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides of vehicle wear lip (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Dec 2015 65,767 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated mid length near centre support (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated mid length near centre suport (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 21 Dec 2015 65,767 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated mid length near centre support (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated mid length near centre suport (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 17 Dec 2014 59,045 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2013 53,677 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2012 47,270 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Rear pad sensor cable tied up

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Winter tyres fitted

Fail 17 Dec 2012 47,224 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Rear pad sensor cable tied up

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Winter tyres fitted

Pass 15 Dec 2011 40,960 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2010 37,623 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2009 33,728 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2008 29,222 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2007 24,645 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 PHY is a 2004 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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

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