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RY04 JYN

2004 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2024
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

104,408 mi
Last recorded104,408 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2023
Typical for 2004 BMW 11669,928 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY04 JYN
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2023 104,408 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2023 104,408 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 13 Aug 2022 103,589 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2022 103,589 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Aug 2018 95,404 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer sidewall damaged,and tyre is dated 1999 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2014 90,629 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 3 Sep 2014 90,342 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

tyre monitor on

Pass 14 Aug 2013 82,167 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2013 82,167 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

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

Fail 31 Oct 2012 75,088 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 15 Aug 2012 74,247 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 65,874 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2011 65,874 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Jul 2010
Fail 21 Jul 2010

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2009 47,901 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 38,236 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2007 28,603 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2007 28,603 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 JYN is a 2004 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 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 JYN, 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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RY04 JYN is a 2004 BMW 116, first registered on 13 July 2004.

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