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HAJ 7N

2004 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

50,968 mi
Last recorded50,968 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW 11669,928 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHAJ 7N
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 50,968 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Near side and Off side (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective misty (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2024 45,446 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2023 37,675 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2023 37,674 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2022 34,245 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2021 33,225 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2020 33,162 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2019 32,831 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

both rear tyres cracking

Pass 21 Jul 2018 32,110 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2017 31,688 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 23 Jul 2016 31,296 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 30,726 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 30,076 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 29,314 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 26,301 miles
Fail 9 May 2012 26,301 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 3 May 2011 23,682 miles
Fail 3 May 2011 23,682 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 2 May 2010 20,490 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2009 16,962 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2009 16,962 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 13 Dec 2007 13,414 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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HAJ 7N is a 2004 BMW 116 in Blue 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 HAJ 7N, 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 HAJ 7N registered?

HAJ 7N is a 2004 BMW 116, first registered on 23 December 2004.

Is HAJ 7N safe to buy?

The MOT history for HAJ 7N shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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