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LJ54 OEB

2004 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Feb 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

84,108 mi
Last recorded84,108 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW 11669,928 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ54 OEB
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 84,108 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2025 80,254 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2024 75,732 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2023 71,858 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2022 68,215 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2021 63,492 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2021 63,492 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2020 58,522 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated osf/nsf (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside windscreen washer jet not working OS emits enough water to clear

Offside Rear indicator faded

front and rear number plates have plates over the top

Pass 29 Dec 2018 47,583 miles

Central Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 29 Dec 2017 42,459 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2017 42,459 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 28 Dec 2016 35,671 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2016 35,671 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 27 Nov 2015 29,515 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 23,562 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2014 23,562 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Pass 13 Sep 2013 17,528 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2013 17,517 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Pass 16 Aug 2012 17,501 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2011 17,495 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2010 17,170 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 17,072 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2008 16,579 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2007 15,644 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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LJ54 OEB is a 2004 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 LJ54 OEB, 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 LJ54 OEB registered?

LJ54 OEB is a 2004 BMW 116, first registered on 13 October 2004.

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