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GJ54 NPE

2004 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

129,076 mi
Last recorded129,076 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW 11669,928 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ54 NPE
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 129,076 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Sep 2024 124,033 miles

Nearside Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Sep 2023 119,382 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2022 113,752 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Sep 2022 113,752 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2021 109,288 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2021 109,288 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Sep 2020 106,532 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Vehicle Undertrays fitted obscuring view to underside

Pass 18 Sep 2019 104,545 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2019 104,527 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2018 101,828 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Jul 2017 95,183 miles

under-tray fitted

Pass 28 Apr 2016 92,017 miles

Font brake pad wear indicator not located

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

Puncture NSF tyre

Fail 27 Apr 2016 92,012 miles

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

Font brake pad wear indicator not located

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

Puncture NSF tyre

Pass 27 May 2015 89,320 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 May 2014 85,581 miles

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

steering column lock inoperative however immobilisation feature of this vehicle requires the clutch pedal to be depressed in order to start

Fail 23 May 2014 85,581 miles

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

Nearside Front Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

steering column lock inoperative however immobilisation feature of this vehicle requires the clutch pedal to be depressed in order to start

Pass 18 May 2013 82,252 miles

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

front number plate damaged

Pass 11 May 2012 72,226 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear tyres on limits

front number plate damaged

Pass 12 May 2011 62,821 miles

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

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

Pass 18 May 2010 52,900 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 43,328 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2009 40,356 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2008 24,434 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 20,431 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 NPE is a 2004 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 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 NPE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GJ54 NPE registered?

GJ54 NPE is a 2004 BMW 116, first registered on 28 September 2004.

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