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RE54 UJM

2004 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2024
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

54,391 mi
Last recorded54,391 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2023
Typical for 2004 BMW 11669,928 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE54 UJM
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2023 54,391 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2022 46,823 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2021 46,325 miles

Both front tyres on 2.5mm + heavily split cracked and perished 205-55-16 continental

Pass 10 Sep 2020 45,878 miles

Both front tyres heavily split cracked and perished 205-55-16 continental RSC

Pass 3 Sep 2019 45,288 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2019 45,286 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose porous (1.1.12 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose porous (1.1.12 (e))

Pass 10 Sep 2018 44,394 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2017 42,857 miles

Engine covers fitted

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

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

Plastic sill covers fitted

Vehicle undertrays fitted

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

Fail 4 Sep 2017 42,855 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Engine covers fitted

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

Nearside front tyre heavily damaged on outer sidewall

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

Plastic sill covers fitted

Vehicle undertrays fitted

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

Pass 8 Sep 2016 41,468 miles

Nearside rear tyre perishing

Pass 4 Sep 2015 39,906 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2014 37,279 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Sep 2013 34,676 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 32,264 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 29,959 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 26,820 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 23,748 miles

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 Sep 2008 19,981 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 14,741 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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RE54 UJM is a 2004 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 RE54 UJM, 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 RE54 UJM registered?

RE54 UJM is a 2004 BMW 116, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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