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RY54 ZYD

2004 BMW 116

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests19 (19 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

76,719 mi
Last recorded76,719 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW 11669,928 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass
Pass 29 Nov 2025 76,719 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2024 66,784 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both on inside edges (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective bracket broken but exhaust system still secure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and rear (0.1 (b))

fuel cap seal perished

Pass 5 Dec 2023 66,209 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2022 65,485 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2021 64,008 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2020 62,802 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2019 61,915 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2018 58,481 miles

covers fitted under bonnet and under vehicle obscuring some brake/chassis/fuel components

Pass 5 Dec 2017 54,865 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2016 50,573 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2015 47,233 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2014 43,824 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2013 39,085 miles

both rear tyres 2-3mm

front pads over1/2 worn discs worn

o/s/f tyre 3-4mm

rear tyres cracking in tread

Pass 4 Dec 2012 34,677 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2011 31,510 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2010 27,623 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2009 24,772 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2008 19,554 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2007 13,880 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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 ZYD is a 2004 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 ZYD, 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 RY54 ZYD registered?

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

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The MOT history for RY54 ZYD shows 19 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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