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RY54 ZVD

2004 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

90,748 mi
Last recorded90,748 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2018
Typical for 2004 BMW 11669,928 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY54 ZVD
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2018 90,748 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2017 84,237 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2016 80,314 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2015 76,940 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2014 70,641 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 1 Apr 2014 70,618 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Mar 2013 63,668 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front number plate damaged

nearside front tyre worn outer edge

Pass 6 Feb 2012 55,502 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2011 47,726 miles

air bag warning light on

nearside front brake pad wearing indicator wire fouling suspension

Fail 28 Jan 2011 47,694 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2010 38,648 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front wiper blades slightly deteriorated

nail in nearside rear tyre

offside front tyre is starting to wear on inner and outer edges

vehicle has plastic covers fitted under vehicle not allowing full inspection

Fail 20 Jan 2010 38,648 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

front wiper blades slightly deteriorated

nail in nearside rear tyre

offside front tyre is starting to wear on inner and outer edges

vehicle has plastic covers fitted under vehicle not allowing full inspection

Pass 9 Jan 2009 31,016 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2009 31,016 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 10 Dec 2007 25,155 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2007 25,092 miles

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

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

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

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

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 ZVD is a 2004 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 ZVD, 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 ZVD is a 2004 BMW 116, first registered on 17 December 2004.

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