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PJ54 OLA

2004 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

104,368 mi
Last recorded104,368 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2019
Typical for 2004 BMW 11669,928 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2019 104,368 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2019 104,368 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2018 88,734 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2018 85,575 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2018 85,569 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2017 79,176 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 72,860 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2016 72,860 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 12 Mar 2015 67,118 miles

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

Fail 7 Mar 2015 67,118 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2014 58,769 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2013 53,293 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2012 47,872 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2011 43,099 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2010 38,888 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2010 38,887 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (4.1.E.2a)

Pass 25 Feb 2009 35,583 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2009 35,583 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Pass 11 Mar 2008 31,141 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2007 25,093 miles

n/s/r tyre wearing on outter edge

o/s/f tyre going out of shape

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 OLA is a 2004 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 OLA, 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 OLA is a 2004 BMW 116, first registered on 24 December 2004.

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