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EJ54 ONV

2004 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

136,378 mi
Last recorded136,378 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2018
Typical for 2004 BMW 11669,928 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ54 ONV
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2018 136,378 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 26 Nov 2016 122,325 miles

tyre monitor light on

Pass 28 Nov 2015 118,365 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

oil leaking

Pass 29 Nov 2014 111,319 miles

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

Fail 29 Nov 2014 111,319 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2013 98,698 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2013 98,633 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2012 86,253 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2011 83,703 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 31 Oct 2011 83,703 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 17 Nov 2010 74,584 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 57,744 miles

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

Fail 23 Oct 2009 57,744 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 14 Nov 2008 42,249 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2007 25,528 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2007 25,246 miles

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

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

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

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

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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EJ54 ONV is a 2004 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 EJ54 ONV, 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 EJ54 ONV registered?

EJ54 ONV is a 2004 BMW 116, first registered on 17 November 2004.

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