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VU54 RJV

2004 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2023
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

32,281 mi
Last recorded32,281 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2022
Typical for 2004 BMW 11669,928 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU54 RJV
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2022 32,281 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

under trays fitted

Pass 6 Jan 2021 28,027 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2019 24,006 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2019 24,006 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 13 Sep 2018 21,161 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2018 21,161 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged perishing (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged perishing (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2017 19,487 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Aug 2016 17,979 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2016 17,979 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Sep 2015 16,063 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2014 15,910 miles

engine management light on

Pass 16 Oct 2013 15,538 miles

Near side windscreen washer jet aim low

Pass 17 Oct 2012 15,084 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Oct 2011 14,172 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2010 12,945 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2009 11,939 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2008 9,968 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2007 7,775 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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VU54 RJV is a 2004 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 VU54 RJV, 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 VU54 RJV registered?

VU54 RJV is a 2004 BMW 116, first registered on 30 September 2004.

Is VU54 RJV safe to buy?

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