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RY54 ZPD

2004 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

174,088 mi
Last recorded174,088 miles
Recorded on2 May 2019
Typical for 2004 BMW 11669,928 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY54 ZPD
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 May 2019 174,088 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 22 Jan 2018 154,063 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both nearside and offside fronts (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also cracking, no cords visible (4.1.E.1)

Rear parking brake requirements only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

oily residue on engine

Fail 22 Jan 2018 154,061 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both nearside and offside fronts (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also cracking, no cords visible (4.1.E.1)

Rear parking brake requirements only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

oily residue on engine

Pass 23 Jan 2017 144,510 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 19 Jan 2017 144,446 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 14 Jan 2016 138,332 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

both front brake hoses perished

corrosion to exhaust & some suspension components

damage to osf bumper

engine covers & undertrays fitted

front brake discs worn & lipped & pads low esp osf very low

traction control activates when driving causing severe jerking but no criteria for failure

Fail 13 Jan 2016 138,332 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour badly faded (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

both front brake hoses perished

corrosion to exhaust & some suspension components

damage to osf bumper

engine covers & undertrays fitted

front brake discs worn & lipped & pads low esp osf very low

traction control activates when driving causing severe jerking but no criteria for failure

Pass 12 Jan 2015 128,556 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front brake hoses perished

Fail 2 Jan 2015 128,500 miles

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)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front brake hoses perished

Pass 18 Dec 2013 117,863 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

corrosion to exhaust

nsf foglight insecure

nsr tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 19 Dec 2012 105,661 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2011 93,568 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2010 80,109 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2009 66,504 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2008 51,906 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 3 Dec 2007 36,968 miles

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

nearside front tyre worn low on outer raised tread

nearside rear tyre worn low on inner edge

offside front tyre worn low on outer raised tread

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 ZPD is a 2004 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 RY54 ZPD, 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 ZPD is a 2004 BMW 116, first registered on 21 December 2004.

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