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GJ54 DZM

2004 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2021
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

77,282 mi
Last recorded77,282 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2019
Typical for 2004 BMW 11669,928 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ54 DZM
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2019 77,282 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2018 73,508 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2016 69,259 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2015 64,753 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2014 60,011 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2014 59,835 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Jul 2013 53,869 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2013 53,869 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 18 Jul 2012 49,465 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2012 49,465 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 18 Jul 2011 46,979 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 44,803 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 39,421 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 33,072 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 24,084 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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GJ54 DZM is a 2004 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 GJ54 DZM, 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 GJ54 DZM registered?

GJ54 DZM is a 2004 BMW 116, first registered on 2 September 2004.

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