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JLZ 2972

2004 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2021
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

78,701 mi
Last recorded78,701 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2020
Typical for 2004 BMW 11669,928 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJLZ 2972
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2020 78,701 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2020 78,701 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 6 Mar 2020 78,303 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device component leaking Fuel Cap Missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2019 65,038 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2019 65,004 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Jul 2018 63,927 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2018 63,926 miles

Brake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Jul 2017 61,616 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 5 Jul 2017 61,616 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2016 60,207 miles

Nearside Front disk in very poor condition

Nearside Rear disk in very poor condition

Pass 17 Jun 2015 56,011 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 54,848 miles

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

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

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

Fail 10 Jun 2014 54,848 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2013 53,410 miles

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

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

rear tyres perishing

Fail 21 Jun 2013 53,410 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

rear tyres perishing

Pass 2 May 2012 50,911 miles

front brake pads @ 3mm

Fail 2 May 2012 50,911 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

front brake pads @ 3mm

Pass 17 Feb 2011 47,637 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2010 43,967 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 42,611 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 38,683 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2008 38,683 miles

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

Pass 16 Aug 2007 38,119 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2007 38,114 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

engine top cover fitted.

full engine tray fitted.

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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JLZ 2972 is a 2004 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 JLZ 2972, 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 JLZ 2972 registered?

JLZ 2972 is a 2004 BMW 116, first registered on 7 September 2004.

Is JLZ 2972 safe to buy?

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