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SJ54 VBB

2004 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2023
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

111,525 mi
Last recorded111,525 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2022
Typical for 2004 BMW 11669,928 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ54 VBB
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2022 111,525 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 3 Sep 2022 111,525 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 31 Aug 2021 109,042 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2019 105,633 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2018 97,810 miles

Light scratching to windscreen (not effecting drivers view).

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres worn on outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Sep 2017 95,362 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2016 89,575 miles

brake pad wl on

Fail 26 Apr 2016 89,575 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 29 Apr 2015 85,377 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 8 May 2014 81,384 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)

Pass 15 May 2013 74,053 miles
Fail 13 May 2013 74,053 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 10 Apr 2013 74,017 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2013 74,017 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

Bonet wont close

Pass 27 Mar 2012 68,072 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2012 68,071 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 1 Feb 2011 53,889 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2011 53,889 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2010 39,312 miles

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

offside rear tyre has been repaired

Pass 29 Jan 2009 24,477 miles

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

Nearside front tyre cut

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

Pass 28 Oct 2008 24,462 miles

Both the rear tyres are right on the limit for wear on the inside edges and are developing cuts.

Large cut on the outer sidewall on the N/S/F tyre which is near the limit.

Slight bind on the O/S/R wheel when the handbrake is released.

The O/S/F brake disc is starting to corrode.

Pass 18 Sep 2007 18,936 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 VBB is a 2004 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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

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