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SV54 JVD

2004 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

146,695 mi
Last recorded146,695 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW 11669,928 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV54 JVD
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2025 146,695 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Jan 2025 146,695 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2023 143,855 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2022 139,294 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2021 134,663 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2020 128,538 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2019 122,917 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Jan 2019 116,360 miles

Front Coolant leak ()

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 3 Jan 2019 116,352 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended retracting mechanism jammed (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Steering arm deformed as marked (2.1.3 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Coolant leak ()

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Pass 17 May 2018 111,820 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear subframe corroded but not considered exessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 16 May 2018 111,820 miles

Central Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both o/s & n/s (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear subframe corroded but not considered exessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 18 Mar 2017 108,243 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 104,852 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2015 99,418 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 94,533 miles

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

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

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Mar 2014 94,533 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Apr 2013 85,844 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

advise steering/suspension alignment is checked due to tyre wear

Pass 6 Apr 2012 73,528 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 60,137 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 38,073 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2010 38,071 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 12 May 2009 20,873 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2008 19,232 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2007 14,731 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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SV54 JVD is a 2004 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SV54 JVD, 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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SV54 JVD is a 2004 BMW 116, first registered on 30 November 2004.

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