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GJ54 OOG

2004 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

113,280 mi
Last recorded113,280 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW 11669,928 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ54 OOG
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 113,280 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2024 112,155 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2023 110,465 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2022 108,542 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2021 107,379 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2020 106,231 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2019 103,356 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 99,687 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 94,521 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 91,316 miles
Fail 6 May 2016 91,316 miles

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)

Fail 5 May 2016 91,293 miles

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 Front Upper Macpherson strut has excessive play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Pass 2 Apr 2015 83,459 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2013 74,069 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Nov 2013 74,069 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2012 69,353 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2012 69,353 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Nov 2011 60,576 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2010 52,825 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 17 Nov 2009 46,393 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2008 42,315 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 30,640 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 OOG is a 2004 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 OOG, 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 OOG registered?

GJ54 OOG is a 2004 BMW 116, first registered on 24 September 2004.

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