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RY04 KNF

2004 BMW 116

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

67,571 mi
Last recorded67,571 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2011
Typical for 2004 BMW 11669,928 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY04 KNF
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2011 67,571 miles

Both rear tyres starting to perish.

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

Slight damage to n/s/r tyre inner sidewall.

Tyre pressure warning light on.

Fail 14 Oct 2011 67,488 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Both rear tyres starting to perish.

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

Slight damage to n/s/r tyre inner sidewall.

Tyre pressure warning light on.

Fail 14 Oct 2010 49,139 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

tyre pressure warning light illuminated.

Pass 14 Oct 2010 49,139 miles

tyre pressure warning light illuminated.

Pass 16 Feb 2009 21,515 miles

advise wheel alignment check and adjust

both rear tyres worn close to legal limits on iside edges

Pass 19 Feb 2008 15,013 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 25 Jun 2007 12,363 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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RY04 KNF is a 2004 BMW 116 in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 RY04 KNF, 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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What year was RY04 KNF registered?

RY04 KNF is a 2004 BMW 116, first registered on 13 July 2004.

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