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PF54 AYJ

2004 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

85,330 mi
Last recorded85,330 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2019
Typical for 2004 BMW 11669,928 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF54 AYJ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2019 85,330 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2017 77,561 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged cracking (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged cracking (2.2.D.2b)

audible warning inop on hazards and indicators but visual tell tale working

both rear abs increment rings on driveshafts fouling on abs sensors

osf headlamp washer leaking

Fail 1 Dec 2017 77,561 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Outer Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different structures are fitted across the same axle run flat tyre on nsr and non run flat tyre fitted to osr (4.1.A.2a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged cracking (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged cracking (2.2.D.2b)

audible warning inop on hazards and indicators but visual tell tale working

both rear abs increment rings on driveshafts fouling on abs sensors

osf headlamp washer leaking

Fail 27 Nov 2017 77,555 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

change all 4 pads with discs

Pass 16 Dec 2016 71,433 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2015 67,821 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2015 67,811 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed perished (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

front brake discs are worn

front nearside headlight is damaged

front nearside tyre is worn

front offside tyre is underinflated and sidewall is damaged

rear offside tyre is the only runflat tyre fitted

windscreen has a stone chip

Pass 27 Dec 2014 63,400 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Dec 2013 57,969 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2013 50,190 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2013 50,190 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Feb 2012 38,617 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 25,448 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2009 22,032 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 18,459 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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Sep 2007 11,044 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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PF54 AYJ is a 2004 BMW 116 in Black 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 PF54 AYJ, 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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PF54 AYJ is a 2004 BMW 116, first registered on 23 September 2004.

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