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FH54 DXJ

2004 BMW 116

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2020
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

124,962 mi
Last recorded124,962 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2019
Typical for 2004 BMW 11669,928 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH54 DXJ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2019 124,962 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm , front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top arm inner bush , both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2018 121,115 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

oil fouling

Fail 6 Aug 2018 121,115 miles

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

oil fouling

Pass 18 Jul 2017 118,490 miles

Oil leak ()

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 29 Jan 2016 113,117 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Fail 13 Jan 2016 112,982 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2015 108,124 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2013 97,396 miles

O/S/F tyre has cut at outer wall

Pass 11 Sep 2012 88,234 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 11 Sep 2012 88,234 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 24 Aug 2011 72,465 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 62,430 miles

both rear tyres worn on inner edges and tread low

Pass 28 Jan 2009 39,214 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2008 30,154 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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FH54 DXJ is a 2004 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 FH54 DXJ, 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 FH54 DXJ registered?

FH54 DXJ is a 2004 BMW 116, first registered on 14 December 2004.

Is FH54 DXJ safe to buy?

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