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WK54 EXJ

2004 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2022
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

103,337 mi
Last recorded103,337 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2021
Typical for 2004 BMW 11669,928 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK54 EXJ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2021 103,337 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective BOTH FRONT (4.1.1 (b) (i))

nearside rear registration bulb deteriorated

Pass 29 Feb 2020
Fail 24 Feb 2020

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

Pass 10 Jan 2019 96,471 miles

Nearside Rear door seal defective/insecure

oil leak

under shield fitted

Fail 10 Jan 2019 96,471 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 Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear door seal defective/insecure

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

oil leak

under shield fitted

Pass 8 Dec 2017 86,422 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Pass 30 Dec 2016 81,887 miles

Nearside Rear door seal damaged

Nearside Rear tread getting low

Offside Rear tyre cracking up

small chip in windscreen

steering cluster has condensation

steering rack has slight weep

Pass 29 Dec 2015 79,539 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

front wiper blades smearing

rear wiper blade smearing

Fail 28 Dec 2015 79,539 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front wiper blades smearing

rear wiper blade smearing

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

TPM light on

Pass 31 Dec 2014 72,208 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 Dec 2014 72,208 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

wipers poor

Pass 24 May 2014 67,444 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Oil leak

Fail 24 May 2013 56,809 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 24 May 2013 56,809 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 45,850 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 32,561 miles
Fail 31 May 2011 32,561 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2010 21,966 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

o/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 8 Apr 2010 21,966 miles

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

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

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

o/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 2 Apr 2009 13,489 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2008 12,291 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2007 11,108 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2007 11,108 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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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WK54 EXJ is a 2004 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 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 WK54 EXJ, 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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What year was WK54 EXJ registered?

WK54 EXJ is a 2004 BMW 116, first registered on 5 December 2004.

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