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RN54 TZL

2004 BMW 116

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

82,986 mi
Last recorded82,986 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW 11669,928 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2026 82,986 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2026 82,986 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Sep 2025 76,768 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2024 76,515 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2023 76,068 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2022 75,872 miles

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2021 75,455 miles

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

Under-tray fitted

Pass 9 Oct 2020 75,067 miles

under tray fitted

Pass 4 Oct 2019 74,740 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2018 74,459 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2017 74,064 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2016 73,473 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2015 68,505 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2014 60,758 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2013 52,330 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 46,189 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2012 46,189 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Sep 2011 41,940 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 37,005 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 31,967 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 22,787 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 TZL is a 2004 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 TZL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RN54 TZL registered?

RN54 TZL is a 2004 BMW 116, first registered on 29 December 2004.

Is RN54 TZL safe to buy?

The MOT history for RN54 TZL shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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