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WJ54 XML

2004 BMW 116

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

73,168 mi
Last recorded73,168 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW 11669,928 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ54 XML
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 73,168 miles

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

Not able to fully check rear seat belts

Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))

Fail 4 Sep 2025 73,162 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Not able to fully check rear seat belts

Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))

Pass 27 Aug 2024 69,985 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both perished/cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

engine cover and under trays fitted

steering lock not working but vehicle has a immobiliser fitted

Fail 27 Aug 2024 69,983 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both perished/cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

engine cover and under trays fitted

steering lock not working but vehicle has a immobiliser fitted

Pass 7 Sep 2023 65,368 miles

Both front jacking point rubbers missing

Clutch/Dual mass flywheel will need replacing soon

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Under trays fitted

Fail 7 Sep 2023 65,368 miles

Both front jacking point rubbers missing

Clutch/Dual mass flywheel will need replacing soon

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Under trays fitted

Pass 7 Sep 2022 61,490 miles

Engine cover & under trays fitted

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides splitting (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

N/S/F Jacking point rubber missing

N/S/F Tyres outer sidewall damaged

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin On/Close to limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Sep 2022 61,490 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Engine cover & under trays fitted

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides splitting (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

N/S/F Jacking point rubber missing

N/S/F Tyres outer sidewall damaged

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin On/Close to limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2021 57,635 miles

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

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

n/s/f jacking rubber missing

under trays fitted

Fail 26 Aug 2021 57,634 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn whole outer brake surface corroded, brake not applying to this surface (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour white (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation due too surface corrosion (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour red (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour white (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour red (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

n/s/f jacking rubber missing

under trays fitted

Pass 28 Aug 2020 54,793 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Under trays fitted

Pass 22 Aug 2019 52,689 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

service indicator showing that the vehicle is due a service

undertrays fitted preventing inspection of brake/fuel lines

Pass 22 Aug 2018 50,470 miles

ALL 4 Tyres perished/splitting

Front Brake hose slightly damaged Both sides perished/splitting (1.1.12 (b) (i))

N/S/F Jacking point rubber missing

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Almost on wear indicators + inner edge very low/Bald (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner & outer edges very low/Bald (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge very low/Bald (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge very low/Bald (5.2.3 (e))

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured Both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Under trays fitted

Pass 12 Aug 2017 48,105 miles

Both rear tyres severely perished/splitting in tread area

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

N/S/F Brake discs is in poor condition

N/S/F Jacking point rubber missing

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Almost on wear indicators + inner & outer edges very low/bald (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Almost on wear indicators + inner edge very low/bald (4.1.E.1)

Under trays fitted

Fail 12 Aug 2017 48,105 miles

Both rear tyres severely perished/splitting in tread area

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

N/S/F Brake discs is in poor condition

N/S/F Jacking point rubber missing

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Almost on wear indicators + inner & outer edges very low/bald (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Almost on wear indicators + inner edge very low/bald (4.1.E.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working 501 Bulb fitted (1.1.C.1d)

Under trays fitted

Pass 15 Aug 2016 46,038 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2015 40,868 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front tyre bold on edge

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 2 Dec 2014 33,624 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2014 33,365 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2014 33,363 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

outer side of rear disc brake corroded

Pass 9 Jan 2013 32,839 miles

n/s front disc brake corroded

Pass 9 Jan 2012 32,240 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2011 31,730 miles

ns rear brake binding

Pass 8 Jan 2010 31,124 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2009 30,486 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2008 29,704 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2008 29,698 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 28 Sep 2007 29,685 miles

WINDSCREEN WASHERS HAVE POOR OPPERATION

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 XML is a 2004 BMW 116 in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 WJ54 XML, 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 XML is a 2004 BMW 116, first registered on 9 October 2004.

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