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LL04 ZRE

2004 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

109,212 mi
Last recorded109,212 miles
Recorded on8 May 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW 11669,928 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLL04 ZRE
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 May 2025 109,212 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2024 99,159 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Oct 2022 94,162 miles

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2021 90,006 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2020 86,815 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2020 86,815 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Oct 2019 83,479 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2018 79,901 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2017 76,389 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2016 71,338 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)

Pass 10 Oct 2015 66,118 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 10 Oct 2014 61,301 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Oct 2013 56,230 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2012 50,510 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2011 45,512 miles

large sump & under body covers fitted

Fail 15 Oct 2010 40,335 miles

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Oct 2010 40,335 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 34,594 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2008 29,412 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2007 23,334 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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LL04 ZRE 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 90%.

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 LL04 ZRE, 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 LL04 ZRE registered?

LL04 ZRE is a 2004 BMW 116, first registered on 18 August 2004.

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