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SG54 ZGJ

2004 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

112,561 mi
Last recorded112,561 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2019
Typical for 2004 BMW 11669,928 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG54 ZGJ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2019 112,561 miles

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

front flexi brake hoses deteriorating

Pass 5 Oct 2018 106,283 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 4 Oct 2018 106,274 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

rear exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 19 Oct 2017 103,136 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear (3.5.1g)

Fail 18 Oct 2017 103,128 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Oct 2016 97,380 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Oct 2015 91,099 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 5 Jun 2014 78,980 miles

Both front brake flex's are cracking

Pass 12 Jun 2013 71,803 miles

N/S/F tyre edges wearing.

Pass 15 Mar 2012 59,122 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2011 56,733 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 15 Oct 2011 56,733 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 25 Oct 2010 47,292 miles

Signs of previous binding on offside rear brake - free at present. Minor wear rear suspension void bushes.

Pass 30 Oct 2009 41,174 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2008 32,578 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 10 Mar 2008 26,218 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 146,029 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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SG54 ZGJ is a 2004 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 SG54 ZGJ, 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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SG54 ZGJ is a 2004 BMW 116, first registered on 29 September 2004.

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