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RY04 JZF

2004 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2023
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

74,357 mi
Last recorded74,357 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2022
Typical for 2004 BMW 11669,928 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY04 JZF
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2022 74,357 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Apr 2022 74,357 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 29 Nov 2016 72,110 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2015 69,917 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2014 68,745 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2014 68,745 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Pass 15 Nov 2013 63,466 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2012 57,441 miles

Both front brake flexys perish cracked

Both front tyres worn on inner sholders, low tread and uneven wear inner tread blocks

Buckle o/s/r inner wheel rim

O/s/r tyre worn on inner shoulder

Puncture n/s/r tyre

Rear washer inop

Slight buckle o/s/f inner wheel rim

Fail 15 Nov 2012 57,441 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Both front brake flexys perish cracked

Both front tyres worn on inner sholders, low tread and uneven wear inner tread blocks

Both rear tyres worn on inner shoulders

Buckle o/s/r inner wheel rim

Puncture n/s/r tyre

Rear washer inop

Slight buckle o/s/f inner wheel rim

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Nov 2011 50,347 miles

Both front brake flexy hoses perished and cracked

Rear washer inop

Pass 16 Nov 2010 43,238 miles

Marks n/s/r seat belt

N/s/r tyre low tread // O/s/r tyre on legal limit and nail in tread

Rear wiper arm sezied

Fail 6 Nov 2010 43,231 miles

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

Marks n/s/r seat belt

N/s/r tyre low tread // O/s/r tyre on legal limit and nail in tread

Rear wiper arm sezied

Pass 26 Oct 2009 38,684 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2009 38,683 miles

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

n/s/f tyre worn on shoulders and near limit

Pass 21 Oct 2008 31,938 miles

front wipers smear and judder

o/s/f tyre worn on inner shoulder and on limit

Pass 17 Oct 2007 26,489 miles

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Pass 29 Jun 2007 23,635 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 JZF is a 2004 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 JZF, 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 JZF registered?

RY04 JZF is a 2004 BMW 116, first registered on 15 July 2004.

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