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BJ54 SXY

2004 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2022
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

126,137 mi
Last recorded126,137 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2021
Typical for 2004 BMW 11669,928 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ54 SXY
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2021 126,137 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Undertrays fitted.

Pass 28 Aug 2020 111,726 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2019 111,756 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Feb 2018 77,032 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 4 Feb 2017 72,519 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2016 66,602 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 55,917 miles

n/s rear tyre wearing inside edge

Fail 17 Nov 2009 55,917 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s rear tyre wearing inside edge

Pass 14 Nov 2008 46,223 miles

both front brake discs worn

both front tyres wearing out side edge plus getting thin

n/s rear tyre getting thin

Pass 28 Nov 2007 36,417 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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BJ54 SXY is a 2004 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 BJ54 SXY, 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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BJ54 SXY is a 2004 BMW 116, first registered on 13 October 2004.

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