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RY54 ZGL

2004 BMW 116

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

131,635 mi
Last recorded131,635 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW 11669,928 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY54 ZGL
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 131,635 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened general (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2025 115,337 miles

Front both sides, tyres have slight uneven wear on inner and outer shoulders

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Mar 2024 107,671 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Feb 2023 105,706 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Jan 2022 92,590 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Feb 2021 76,892 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2019 70,172 miles

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Nov 2018 62,134 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2017 54,282 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2017 54,281 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2017 48,206 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 42,847 miles

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

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)

Fail 23 Feb 2016 42,847 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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 11 Feb 2015 37,974 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2014 33,799 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2013 29,168 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2012 26,036 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 22,060 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2009 18,838 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2009 15,695 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2008 10,956 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2008 10,940 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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RY54 ZGL is a 2004 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 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 RY54 ZGL, 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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RY54 ZGL is a 2004 BMW 116, first registered on 16 December 2004.

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