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MJ54 JHZ

2004 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2025
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

133,287 mi
Last recorded133,287 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2024
Typical for 2004 BMW 11669,928 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ54 JHZ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2024 133,287 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Jul 2023 126,060 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Aug 2022 108,988 miles

Nearside Front brake hose rubbing anti roll bar

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Fail 30 Aug 2022 108,988 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective damaged leaving sharp edges (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault airbag light (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

both front brake hoses rubbing on anti roll bar

Pass 9 Aug 2021 99,913 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Sep 2020 97,555 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2020 97,551 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 3 Sep 2019 94,934 miles

tyre pressure light on

Fail 3 Sep 2019 94,934 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

tyre pressure light on

Pass 14 Aug 2018 90,055 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2018 90,041 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 3 Aug 2017 81,216 miles

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Pass 3 Aug 2016 77,830 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (6.3.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 3 Aug 2016 77,824 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (6.3.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2015 74,426 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2014 70,836 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

n/s/f brake starting to bind on

o/s/f tyre worn out on edges

rear tyres worn

Pass 6 Jul 2013 62,187 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2013 62,185 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2013 61,080 miles

air bag staying on

Pass 10 Apr 2012 54,026 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 47,324 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2011 47,324 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Apr 2010 41,418 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 33,273 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2008 27,575 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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MJ54 JHZ is a 2004 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 MJ54 JHZ, 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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MJ54 JHZ is a 2004 BMW 116, first registered on 14 December 2004.

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