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GJ54 UDB

2004 BMW 116

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2018
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

110,769 mi
Last recorded110,769 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2017
Typical for 2004 BMW 11669,928 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ54 UDB
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2017 110,769 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2016 107,460 miles

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

Fail 26 Feb 2016 107,458 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2014 88,224 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 16 Feb 2013 74,871 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 28 Jan 2012 66,904 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Jan 2012 66,904 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2011 57,591 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2009 39,407 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2008 28,498 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 32,097 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 UDB is a 2004 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 UDB, 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 UDB registered?

GJ54 UDB is a 2004 BMW 116, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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