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SJ54 OAB

2004 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2026
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

124,615 mi
Last recorded124,615 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW 11669,928 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ54 OAB
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2025 124,615 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2025 124,353 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 26 Jul 2025 124,130 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2024 104,543 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2024 104,236 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 5 Apr 2023 86,483 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2022 84,208 miles

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

Fail 29 Apr 2022 84,208 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Both (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2021 81,691 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 27 Apr 2021 81,691 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 25 Apr 2020 79,232 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 May 2019 77,785 miles

Front Brake hose slightly damaged both cracked (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 1 May 2019 77,785 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened both bendt (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake hose slightly damaged both cracked (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2018 75,150 miles

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

Fail 30 Apr 2018 75,150 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour All indicators in headlamps,and rear lamps (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 21 Apr 2017 71,612 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

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

engine covers/under trays fitted at time of test

Pass 26 Apr 2016 68,729 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2015 63,541 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2014 59,041 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2013 52,684 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2012 62,533 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2012 62,533 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Oct 2010 38,431 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)

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

Fail 15 Oct 2010 38,431 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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)

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

Pass 28 Sep 2009 33,037 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008 26,961 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2007 21,959 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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SJ54 OAB is a 2004 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SJ54 OAB, 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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SJ54 OAB is a 2004 BMW 116, first registered on 29 October 2004.

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