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PJ54 MKZ

2004 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2022
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

136,770 mi
Last recorded136,770 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2021
Typical for 2004 BMW 11669,928 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ54 MKZ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2021 136,770 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 5 Oct 2021 136,770 miles

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft securing bolt loose (6.1.7 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 May 2020 117,766 miles
Pass 10 May 2019 114,236 miles
Fail 10 May 2019 114,236 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Jun 2018 112,137 miles

o/s/f tyre wear on inner edge

slight ply steering rack ends

Pass 25 May 2017 103,007 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2017 101,551 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2017 101,550 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2015 91,116 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2015 91,116 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2014 82,737 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2014 82,737 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2013 73,719 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2013 72,258 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2013 72,258 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2012 62,807 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2012 62,807 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Feb 2011 56,292 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2010 44,886 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2009 30,330 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2007 17,365 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2007 17,365 miles

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

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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PJ54 MKZ is a 2004 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 PJ54 MKZ, 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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PJ54 MKZ is a 2004 BMW 116, first registered on 8 December 2004.

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