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MJ54 JJZ

2004 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

106,921 mi
Last recorded106,921 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2018
Typical for 2004 BMW 11669,928 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2018 106,921 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2018 106,921 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour Nearside front indicator flashing white light (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Front wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing Offside front wheel nut missing (9.2.8b)

Pass 16 Feb 2017 103,160 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit offside front tyre scrubbed to 2mm on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

engine management light showing on dash indicating a fault

Fail 16 Feb 2017 103,160 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour nearside front indicator lamp flashing white (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour nearside rear indicator lamp flashing white (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit offside front tyre scrubbed to 2mm on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour offside rear indicator lamp flashing white (1.4.A.2f)

engine management light showing on dash indicating a fault

Pass 21 Apr 2016 100,254 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2016 100,254 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Apr 2015 94,980 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Mar 2014 85,937 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2013 75,629 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2012 68,138 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2011 62,827 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2010 56,424 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2010 56,460 miles

Centre Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

n/s/r tyre has a flat spot.

Pass 10 Feb 2009 50,376 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 48,119 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 38,326 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 JJZ is a 2004 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 JJZ, 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 JJZ is a 2004 BMW 116, first registered on 4 November 2004.

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