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RA54 ZGJ

2004 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2024
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

89,495 mi
Last recorded89,495 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2023
Typical for 2004 BMW 11669,928 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA54 ZGJ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2023 89,495 miles

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

trays and covers fitted

Pass 20 Sep 2022 83,534 miles

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

Fail 20 Sep 2022 83,534 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Sep 2021 76,068 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2021 75,951 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 13 Aug 2020 66,103 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2019 60,602 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside parking brake sticking

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

covers & trays fitted

Pass 8 Jun 2018 55,945 miles

covers & trays fitted

Fail 8 Jun 2018 55,945 miles

Headlamp aim too high both sides (4.1.2 (a))

covers & trays fitted

Pass 31 May 2017 53,369 miles

slight clutch judder

Pass 30 May 2016 49,818 miles

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

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

Offside Rear tyre flat

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

covers & shields fitted

fluid leak

Pass 26 May 2015 45,974 miles

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

nearside and offside front tyres inner and outer edges wearing low

slight misting of oil on power steering pipes (under bonnet in front of engine)

Pass 18 Jun 2014 40,390 miles

both front tyres inner edges starting to wear

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 4 Jun 2013 37,365 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 35,764 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2011 33,838 miles

rear brake pads are getting low

Pass 23 Jun 2010 31,694 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2008 27,265 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2007 18,762 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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RA54 ZGJ is a 2004 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 RA54 ZGJ, 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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RA54 ZGJ is a 2004 BMW 116, first registered on 15 November 2004.

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