CarVerify

Free Car Check

ST54 JHY

2004 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

96,507 mi
Last recorded96,507 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2018
Typical for 2004 BMW 11669,928 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationST54 JHY
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2018 96,507 miles

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

Rear parking brake needs adjustment

Pass 27 Feb 2017 95,282 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Feb 2017 95,282 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Feb 2016 86,772 miles

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

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

under body, suspension, brakes etc corroded

Fail 4 Feb 2016 86,772 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

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

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

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

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

cuts to offside rear tyre inner side wall but not deep enough to reach any cords

damage to offside front tyre outer side wall but not deep enough to reach cords

nail in nearside rear tyre outer tread to close to side wall to repair

under body, suspension, brakes etc corroded

Pass 12 Jan 2015 78,712 miles

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

offside front tyre outer wall has cuts

Fail 12 Jan 2015 78,712 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

offside front tyre outer wall has cuts

Pass 13 Jan 2014 69,900 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2012 65,944 miles

both front brake discs worn and pitted

Pass 26 Jan 2011 54,100 miles

all tyres sidewalls rippled

Fail 26 Jan 2011 54,100 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

all tyres sidewalls rippled

Pass 26 Jan 2010 43,307 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2009 39,558 miles

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

both front tyres featherd

Pass 10 Apr 2008 31,114 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 25,127 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
Full BMW 116 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

ST54 JHY is a 2004 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 ST54 JHY, 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

How do I check the history of ST54 JHY?

You can check the full history of ST54 JHY by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was ST54 JHY registered?

ST54 JHY is a 2004 BMW 116, first registered on 8 November 2004.

Is ST54 JHY safe to buy?

The MOT history for ST54 JHY shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does ST54 JHY have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on ST54 JHY. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.