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RJ54 OHY

2004 BMW 116

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2019
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

108,617 mi
Last recorded108,617 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2018
Typical for 2004 BMW 11669,928 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2018 108,617 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated offside front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Electronic stability control warning lamp not working (7.12 (e))

Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt nearside front and offside front (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Jul 2017 91,766 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 Jan 2016 76,550 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2014 66,720 miles

Covers fitted to sills.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate is cracked.

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside front jacking pad is missing.

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside front spring lower mount rubber is not fitted.

Power steering hoses in front of engine sump are damp but no visible leak.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Jul 2014 66,720 miles

Covers fitted to sills.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate is cracked.

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

Nearside front jacking pad is missing.

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

Offside front spring lower mount rubber is not fitted.

Power steering hoses in front of engine sump are damp but no visible leak.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Jul 2013 55,325 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2012 48,354 miles

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

near side front tyre wearing on both edges

off side front tyre wearing on both edges

Pass 6 Jul 2011 46,240 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2011 4,624 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Pass 7 Jul 2010 34,739 miles

near side rear baby seat not inspect adult seat

Pass 6 Jul 2009 28,000 miles

Centre Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 14 Nov 2008 26,559 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2007 23,438 miles

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

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

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 OHY is a 2004 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 RJ54 OHY, 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 OHY is a 2004 BMW 116, first registered on 27 September 2004.

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