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GJ54 ZFG

2004 BMW 116

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

128,594 mi
Last recorded128,594 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW 11669,928 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ54 ZFG
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 128,594 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Feb 2025 127,534 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 18 Feb 2025 127,532 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Feb 2024 126,295 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front brake hoses (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Feb 2023 125,161 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2022 124,296 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2021 123,598 miles

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))

Pass 7 Feb 2020 121,081 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front flexi brake hoses (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Feb 2019 114,604 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2018 107,984 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2017 99,570 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2016 91,554 miles

underside of vehicle plastic shielded[components obscured from view]

Fail 9 Feb 2015 83,485 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2015 83,485 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2014 74,680 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2013 66,465 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2012 56,828 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2011 47,623 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2010 38,052 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2009 28,031 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2008 18,555 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2007 18,536 miles

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

advise damage to n/s front scuttle and wing edge

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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GJ54 ZFG is a 2004 BMW 116 in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 GJ54 ZFG, 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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GJ54 ZFG is a 2004 BMW 116, first registered on 15 October 2004.

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