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PJ54 MXX

2004 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

109,758 mi
Last recorded109,758 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW 11669,928 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ54 MXX
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2025 109,758 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 12 Feb 2025 109,753 miles

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Feb 2024 98,059 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Feb 2024 98,059 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2023 96,502 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2022 95,075 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Mar 2021 89,907 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 12 Mar 2020 84,700 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2019 70,554 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Mar 2018 59,397 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 48,036 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 37,668 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 28,231 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 19,760 miles

rear tyres worn on edges

Pass 8 May 2013 18,464 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 16 May 2012 16,088 miles
Fail 16 May 2012 16,088 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Nov 2010 14,589 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2009 11,861 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2009 11,861 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Nov 2008 9,034 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2007 7,024 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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PJ54 MXX is a 2004 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 PJ54 MXX, 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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What year was PJ54 MXX registered?

PJ54 MXX is a 2004 BMW 116, first registered on 26 November 2004.

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