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FP54 XCJ

2004 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Feb 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

73,210 mi
Last recorded73,210 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW 11669,928 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP54 XCJ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 73,210 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2026 73,205 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 7 Feb 2025 70,333 miles
Pass 1 May 2020 70,002 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2020 70,001 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2019 65,389 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt X2 ()

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fuel filler cap seal perrishing

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

Pass 22 Jan 2018 57,177 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2018 57,177 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 12 Jan 2017 49,569 miles

Child seat/s fitted prevents full adult seat belt examination

Exhaust under-axle pipe, bracket broken.

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Note: Unable to view all brakes for wear (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Jan 2016 42,537 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2016 42,537 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear 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)

Both front tyres worn to limit. Recommend replace

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Jan 2015 35,072 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2014 29,585 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)

Pass 21 Feb 2012 18,730 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2012 18,688 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2011 18,456 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2010 16,152 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2009 13,681 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2008 11,162 miles

nail in tread of the n/side front tyre.

Pass 14 Nov 2007 8,789 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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FP54 XCJ is a 2004 BMW 116 in Silver 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 FP54 XCJ, 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 FP54 XCJ registered?

FP54 XCJ is a 2004 BMW 116, first registered on 25 November 2004.

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