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RY04 JFJ

2004 BMW 116

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

109,387 mi
Last recorded109,387 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2020
Typical for 2004 BMW 11669,928 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY04 JFJ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2020 109,387 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2020 109,387 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2019 103,984 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2019 103,984 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 14 Aug 2018 98,299 miles

under vehicle covers

Fail 14 Aug 2018 98,299 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

under vehicle covers

Pass 11 Aug 2017 90,130 miles

under vehicle covers

Pass 17 Aug 2016 77,276 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2016 77,276 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2015 65,259 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Jul 2014 59,013 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2013 54,253 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2012 50,993 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 Jun 2012 50,983 miles

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Jul 2011 44,567 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 35,206 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2009 30,944 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2008 25,129 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2007 19,361 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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RY04 JFJ is a 2004 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 RY04 JFJ, 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 RY04 JFJ registered?

RY04 JFJ is a 2004 BMW 116, first registered on 29 June 2004.

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