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EF54 GJY

2004 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2025
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

155,137 mi
Last recorded155,137 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2024
Typical for 2004 BMW 11669,928 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF54 GJY
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2024 155,137 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2023 146,441 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2022 139,442 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

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

handbrake only just within requirements

Pass 23 Mar 2021 133,647 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2020 127,093 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2018 125,228 miles

both front flexi brake hoses perished

Pass 12 Aug 2017 118,453 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Aug 2016 109,253 miles

brake hoses perishing,front brake pads wearing,rear tyres worn on inside edges,under trays fitted

Fail 4 Aug 2016 109,253 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

brake hoses perishing,front brake pads wearing,rear tyres worn on inside edges,under trays fitted

Pass 5 Jun 2015 98,286 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2015 98,286 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 28 May 2014 90,133 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 82,666 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2013 82,666 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Jun 2012 75,816 miles
Pass 14 May 2011 63,701 miles

Oil leak

Fail 13 May 2011 62,701 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Pass 11 May 2010 52,735 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 45,970 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2008 36,059 miles

front pads getting low

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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EF54 GJY is a 2004 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 EF54 GJY, 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 EF54 GJY registered?

EF54 GJY is a 2004 BMW 116, first registered on 3 December 2004.

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