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WJ54 URZ

2004 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

94,399 mi
Last recorded94,399 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2020
Typical for 2004 BMW 11669,928 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ54 URZ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2020 94,399 miles

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear exhaust corroded

Fail 27 Oct 2020 94,398 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has had the tread recut (5.2.3 (g))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear exhaust corroded

Fail 26 Oct 2020 94,394 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2019 83,000 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2018 75,825 miles
Pass 13 May 2017 72,851 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 67,985 miles

Offside Front tyre cracked and perished.

Fail 14 May 2016 67,985 miles

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

Offside Front tyre cracked and perished.

Pass 5 May 2015 62,547 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 58,931 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 53,625 miles
Fail 29 May 2013 53,625 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2012 49,825 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 44,719 miles

front brake disc's & pads low

Pass 25 Aug 2010 38,874 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 32,211 miles

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

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

damage to nearside front wing.

Fail 27 Aug 2009 32,211 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

damage to nearside front wing.

Pass 2 Sep 2008 24,824 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2008 24,824 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 31 Aug 2007 18,549 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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WJ54 URZ is a 2004 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 WJ54 URZ, 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 URZ is a 2004 BMW 116, first registered on 2 September 2004.

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