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PE54 VDJ

2004 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2023
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

71,969 mi
Last recorded71,969 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2022
Typical for 2004 BMW 11669,928 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE54 VDJ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2022 71,969 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 31 Mar 2021 68,127 miles

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Mar 2020 65,221 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Apr 2019 61,728 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 3 Apr 2018 56,439 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 50,876 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 May 2016 45,619 miles

Offside Front tyre valve cracking

Pass 6 Oct 2015 43,136 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 85% worn (3.5.1g)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Oct 2014 38,060 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2013 34,691 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2012 30,866 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2012 308,866 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2011 26,111 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2010 21,339 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 17,852 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2008 14,650 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2007 10,335 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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PE54 VDJ is a 2004 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 PE54 VDJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PE54 VDJ registered?

PE54 VDJ is a 2004 BMW 116, first registered on 29 October 2004.

Is PE54 VDJ safe to buy?

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