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BD54 XJA

2004 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Dec 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

148,723 mi
Last recorded148,723 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW 11669,928 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD54 XJA
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2025 148,723 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) o/s and n/s ()

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect borderline (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured borderline (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Rear subframe corroded

underbody corroded

Fail 6 Dec 2025 148,562 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated cracking showing cords (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated cracking showing cords (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) o/s and n/s ()

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect borderline (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured borderline (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Rear subframe corroded

underbody corroded

Pass 16 Nov 2024 143,247 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2023 138,894 miles

engine and under side areas not fully checked due to covers fitted

Pass 12 Nov 2022 133,993 miles

engine and under side areas not fully checked due to covers fitted

Pass 27 Nov 2021 130,076 miles

engine and under side areas not fully checked due to covers fitted

Fail 27 Nov 2021 130,076 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

engine and under side areas not fully checked due to covers fitted

Pass 14 Nov 2020 126,492 miles

engine and under side areas not fully checked due to covers fitted

Pass 30 Nov 2019 124,157 miles

engine and under side areas not fully checked due to covers fitted

Fail 30 Nov 2019 124,157 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

engine and under side areas not fully checked due to covers fitted

Pass 17 Nov 2018 122,072 miles

engine and under side areas not fully checked due to covers fitted

Fail 17 Nov 2018 122,072 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

engine and under side areas not fully checked due to covers fitted

Pass 27 Nov 2017 118,890 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2016 100,157 miles

Nearside Rear tyre is worn on inner edge

n/s/r shock absorber has slight mist of oil

Pass 14 May 2016 91,638 miles
Pass 16 May 2015 77,746 miles
Pass 12 May 2014 59,680 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 May 2013 42,974 miles

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

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

Fail 11 May 2013 42,974 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 May 2012 37,154 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

t/c light on dash (fault)

Pass 23 Jul 2011 34,292 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2010 30,302 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2010 28,922 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front brake imbalance on limit due to new pads not properly bed into old disc surface

Pass 10 Jan 2009 25,582 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2008 20,991 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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BD54 XJA is a 2004 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BD54 XJA, 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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BD54 XJA is a 2004 BMW 116, first registered on 3 December 2004.

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