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RJ54 HZR

2004 BMW 116

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

103,698 mi
Last recorded103,698 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2019
Typical for 2004 BMW 11669,928 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ54 HZR
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2019 103,698 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 12 Nov 2019 103,682 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged sidewalls damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower side light inoperative

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight ()

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corrosion to all four (5.3.2 (b))

TPMS lamp illuminated

small stone chips in windscreen

undertrays fitted

wing mirror glass delaminating (both) - requires attention

Pass 19 Sep 2018 93,926 miles

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

Fail 18 Sep 2018 93,926 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2017 88,301 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2016 82,369 miles

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

Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush Both rear (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 Oct 2016 82,369 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush Both rear (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Nov 2015 77,560 miles

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Oct 2014 72,371 miles

Both front tyre wearing/worn on edge

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 23 Nov 2013 67,311 miles

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

Fail 23 Nov 2013 67,310 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 7 Jan 2013 62,661 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Dec 2011 54,878 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2010 45,920 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2010 45,920 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 23 Oct 2009 36,993 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2008 30,612 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 23,705 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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RJ54 HZR is a 2004 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 HZR, 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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RJ54 HZR is a 2004 BMW 116, first registered on 21 October 2004.

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