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WJ54 URY

2004 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2023
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

105,383 mi
Last recorded105,383 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2023
Typical for 2004 BMW 11669,928 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ54 URY
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Fail 11 Dec 2023 105,383 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2022 100,991 miles

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2021 96,550 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Dec 2021 96,548 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2020 95,245 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2020 95,245 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2019 89,220 miles

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

Fail 13 Aug 2019 89,220 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2018 73,730 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2017 69,126 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 66,911 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 64,466 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2014 62,241 miles

fronr tyres wearing very low on edges

rear tyres starting to wear low

Pass 24 Sep 2013 57,266 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 12 Oct 2012 53,919 miles

front rubber brake hoses cracking

Pass 18 Oct 2011 49,112 miles

power steering pipes damp

Pass 30 Sep 2010 44,887 miles

rear exhaust box has a minor leak

Pass 5 Oct 2009 40,099 miles

o/s front tyre low

rear tyres starting to wear low

Pass 21 Oct 2008 36,045 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Oct 2007 31,000 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 30,957 miles

EXHAUST REAR JOINT HAS MINOR LEAK

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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WJ54 URY is a 2004 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 WJ54 URY, 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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WJ54 URY is a 2004 BMW 116, first registered on 23 September 2004.

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