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SJ54 RSJ

2004 BMW 116

Brown Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2025
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

98,093 mi
Last recorded98,093 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW 11669,928 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ54 RSJ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2004
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Fail 27 Aug 2025 98,093 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated From subframe to brake caliper (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Outer sidewall cracked down to canvas (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Sub-frame fractured Holed (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Outer sidewall cracked down to canvas (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated From subframe to brake caliper (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Outer lip (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule X2 hoses from body to subframe (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2024 87,514 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

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

Nearside front brake pad wire sensor broke

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

Fail 30 Aug 2024 87,350 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

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

Nearside front brake pad wire sensor broke

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

Pass 18 Aug 2023 76,101 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Aug 2022 74,061 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel spigot mounting slightly worn slight dent of 3-4cm on the edge lining of the wheel (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper corroded but not seriously weakened (1.1.16 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper corroded but not seriously weakened (1.1.16 (d) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing N/S/F and O/S/F (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Aug 2021 72,100 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2021 72,100 miles

Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2020 71,903 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2020 71,903 miles

Nearside Rear Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Pass 28 Aug 2019 70,898 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2019 70,898 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Aug 2018 69,816 miles

Offside Front road wheel damaged but not affecting tyre bead

Pass 25 Aug 2017 68,543 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/55/16 very close (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2016 65,962 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Aug 2015 60,043 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 55,605 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2013 51,167 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2012 47,167 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Jun 2011 42,476 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 38,358 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 33,759 miles
Fail 19 May 2009 33,759 miles

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)

Pass 22 Jul 2008 25,812 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2007 9,287 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 RSJ is a 2004 BMW 116 in Brown with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 RSJ, 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 RSJ is a 2004 BMW 116, first registered on 16 December 2004.

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