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CA54 FXJ

2004 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2025
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

110,023 mi
Last recorded110,023 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2024
Typical for 2004 BMW 11669,928 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA54 FXJ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2024 110,023 miles

Front Brake hose slightly damaged Offside and Nearside (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged To calliper (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Mar 2024 109,933 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged To calliper (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Brake hose slightly damaged Offside and Nearside (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged To calliper (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Mar 2023 96,814 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2022 85,156 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2021 82,058 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2020 78,812 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2019 74,530 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2018 70,655 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 66,744 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2017 66,744 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Mar 2016 62,409 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (3.6.B.4d)

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

oil leak

Pass 11 Mar 2015 61,809 miles

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

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

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

Fail 11 Mar 2015 61,809 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2014 59,665 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2013 55,585 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 52,481 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 48,200 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front brake disc's worn but not weakened

Pass 3 Mar 2010 42,453 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2009 37,760 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2008 32,239 miles

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

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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CA54 FXJ is a 2004 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 CA54 FXJ, 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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CA54 FXJ is a 2004 BMW 116, first registered on 22 December 2004.

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