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SN54 ZOJ

2004 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

83,858 mi
Last recorded83,858 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2020
Typical for 2004 BMW 11669,928 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN54 ZOJ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2020 83,858 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2019 81,533 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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))

Pass 30 May 2019 80,605 miles

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

Fail 24 May 2019 80,605 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 4 May 2018 72,405 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Fail 3 May 2018 72,405 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Pass 2 Feb 2017 64,159 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2017 63,796 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 23 Nov 2015 48,027 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2014 39,329 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2013 34,818 miles

offside rear tyre has a nail in the outer edge

slight perishing on both front brake flexi hoses

some damage to offside front wing and bumper

Fail 11 Dec 2013 34,625 miles

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

brake/brake pad warning light on

offside rear tyre has a nail in the outer edge

slight perishing on both front brake flexi hoses

some damage to offside front wing and bumper

Pass 12 Dec 2012 29,550 miles

offside front shock cover loose and split

offside front wing and bumper damaged

slight perishing on offside front brake flexi hose

some corrosion on brake pipe flexi ferrule ends

Pass 13 Dec 2011 26,397 miles

nearside front tyre worn/wearing on outer edge

offside front shock absorber piston sleeve split

some corrosion on centre/rear brake hose ferrules

Fail 13 Dec 2011 26,397 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside front tyre worn/wearing on outer edge

offside front shock absorber piston sleeve split

some corrosion on centre/rear brake hose ferrules

Pass 6 Dec 2010 22,514 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2009 18,113 miles

both front wipers smearing slightly

offside front shock absorber dust cover split

Pass 8 Dec 2008 13,601 miles

bonnet badge missing

piston sleeve on offside front shock absorbers split

service light on

Pass 18 Dec 2007 10,443 miles

nearside front tyre at 2-3mm on outer edge

offside front tyre at 3mm on outer edge

p.a.s. pipes damp/wet

piston sleeve/cover on offside front shock absorber split

service light on

tyre pressure light on

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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SN54 ZOJ is a 2004 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 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 SN54 ZOJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SN54 ZOJ registered?

SN54 ZOJ is a 2004 BMW 116, first registered on 30 December 2004.

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