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RE54 WVJ

2004 BMW 116

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests20 (20 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

112,552 mi
Last recorded112,552 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW 11669,928 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE54 WVJ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

20 pass
Pass 25 Jun 2026 112,552 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Jul 2025 105,339 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2024 101,062 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Jul 2023 95,467 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2022 89,340 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 May 2021 85,268 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 22 May 2020 78,142 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2019 76,218 miles

Trays and covers fitted

Pass 14 Jun 2018 70,802 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge less than 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge less than 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Jun 2017 68,340 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 65,413 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 60,722 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 8 Sep 2014 58,530 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2013 55,227 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

off side front tyre wearing on the outer edge

Pass 10 Sep 2012 51,042 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 46,908 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2010 39,737 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 34,954 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 29,038 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 15,744 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 WVJ is a 2004 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 WVJ, 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 WVJ registered?

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

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