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EJ54 UTL

2004 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

123,864 mi
Last recorded123,864 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW 11669,928 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ54 UTL
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 123,864 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Dec 2025 123,864 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2024 112,352 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2023 108,489 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2022 107,163 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2021 105,277 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2020 103,800 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2019 103,420 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2018 101,485 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 95,992 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2016 87,055 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2015 74,710 miles

Front tyres wearing irregularly

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Feb 2014 61,515 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Oct 2012 52,407 miles

CHILD SEAT FITTED TO N/S/R

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

N/S/R ADDITIONAL SIDELIGHT INOP

Pass 2 Nov 2011 45,536 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2010 35,936 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2009 29,595 miles

T.c warning light on dashboard.

Pass 7 Nov 2008 25,238 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2007 18,591 miles

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

near side front, off side rear and near side rear tyres tread show uneven wear.

undershield fitted.

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 UTL is a 2004 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 EJ54 UTL, 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 UTL registered?

EJ54 UTL is a 2004 BMW 116, first registered on 25 November 2004.

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