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CW54 AOJ

2004 BMW 116

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2023
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

126,062 mi
Last recorded126,062 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2022
Typical for 2004 BMW 11669,928 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCW54 AOJ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2022 126,062 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2022 126,062 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Sep 2021 120,759 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2020 119,126 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2019 108,572 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2018 98,272 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 87,323 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2017 87,323 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Apr 2016 75,514 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 62,497 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2014 60,568 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 58,051 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2013 58,051 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Jun 2012 50,194 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)

front brake pads worn low

nearside and offside front tyres bald outer edges (no cords)

Pass 15 Nov 2011 47,329 miles

Both front tyres worn on edges

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Fail 15 Nov 2011 47,329 miles

Both front tyres worn on edges

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 17 Nov 2010 39,077 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2009 31,272 miles

Front wipers noisey and starting to smear

Pass 17 Nov 2008 21,176 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 27 Aug 2008 20,515 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 12,088 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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CW54 AOJ is a 2004 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 CW54 AOJ, 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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CW54 AOJ is a 2004 BMW 116, first registered on 16 November 2004.

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