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MJ54 WZV

2004 BMW 116

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2019
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

75,584 mi
Last recorded75,584 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2018
Typical for 2004 BMW 11669,928 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ54 WZV
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2018 75,584 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 6 Mar 2018 75,580 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 21 Jun 2017 73,399 miles

surface corrosion on some mech.componets

Fail 26 Jul 2016 73,333 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush front two (2.4.G.2)

Fail 14 Sep 2015 73,302 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint upper centre (2.4.G.2)

eml ,traction control, brake warning light, seatbelt light all illuminated

undertrays fitted and engine covers

Pass 5 Jun 2014 67,024 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2013 48,528 miles

traction control light on

Pass 23 Dec 2011 40,084 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2010 33,818 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2010 33,800 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 11 Dec 2009 27,416 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2008 22,603 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2007 19,426 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 WZV is a 2004 BMW 116 in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 MJ54 WZV, 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 WZV is a 2004 BMW 116, first registered on 25 November 2004.

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