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LJ54 ORA

2004 BMW 116

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

83,761 mi
Last recorded83,761 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2018
Typical for 2004 BMW 11669,928 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ54 ORA
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2018 83,761 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (3.6.B.4d)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)

Fail 16 Apr 2018 83,761 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (3.6.B.4d)

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Apr 2017 71,587 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2016 61,932 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 51,485 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Apr 2014 40,605 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Apr 2013 35,006 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Apr 2012 31,143 miles

both rear tyres aprox 2 - 3 mm (205/55r16)

fuel cap seal perishing

malfunction indicator lamp flashing on dash

offside rear jacking pad missing

Fail 13 Apr 2012 31,143 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both rear tyres aprox 2 - 3 mm (205/55r16)

fuel cap seal perishing

malfunction indicator lamp flashing on dash

offside rear jacking pad missing

Fail 17 Jun 2011 30,856 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 17 Jun 2011 30,856 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2010 26,448 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2010 26,448 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 3 Jun 2009 21,639 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2009 21,639 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 23 May 2008 17,160 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2007 11,931 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 11,899 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 ORA is a 2004 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 LJ54 ORA, 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 ORA registered?

LJ54 ORA is a 2004 BMW 116, first registered on 17 December 2004.

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