CarVerify

Free Car Check

RJ54 GYA

2004 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2020
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

91,431 mi
Last recorded91,431 miles
Recorded on14 May 2019
Typical for 2004 BMW 11669,928 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ54 GYA
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 May 2019 91,431 miles

Central Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing (5.2.3 (e))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 9 May 2019 91,336 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing (5.2.3 (e))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 21 Apr 2018 84,413 miles

E M L On

Oil leak ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 May 2017 80,231 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 May 2016 74,618 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on edge & cracked. (4.1.E.1)

Fail 23 Apr 2016 74,525 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on edge & cracked. (4.1.E.1)

Fail 20 Apr 2016 74,472 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm also a hole in the tread area and cords exposed (4.1.E.1)

Steering locking device insecure steering wheel does not lock to the left while operated when the key is out (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (6.3.1d)

front brake discs slightly lipped

nearside front headlamp aim not tested

offside front tyre perished and bald on the outer edge

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Apr 2015 69,386 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

O/S/F Tyre worn outer edge

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

Oil leak

Fail 25 Apr 2015 69,386 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

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

Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

O/S/F Tyre worn outer edge

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

Oil leak

Pass 9 Apr 2014 62,265 miles

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

OSF tyre cracking

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

Fail 9 Apr 2014 62,265 miles

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

OSF tyre cracking

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Apr 2013 54,216 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 30 Apr 2013 54,216 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Apr 2012 47,314 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2012 47,307 miles

Offside Rear 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)

Pass 30 Apr 2011 40,828 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 35,405 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 26,865 miles

FRONT DISCSC ARE LIPPED. Thanx.

Pass 17 Apr 2008 22,332 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
Full BMW 116 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

RJ54 GYA 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 63.2%.

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 RJ54 GYA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of RJ54 GYA?

You can check the full history of RJ54 GYA by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was RJ54 GYA registered?

RJ54 GYA is a 2004 BMW 116, first registered on 28 September 2004.

Is RJ54 GYA safe to buy?

The MOT history for RJ54 GYA shows 19 tests with a 63.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does RJ54 GYA have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on RJ54 GYA. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.