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RY54 ZZU

2004 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

117,464 mi
Last recorded117,464 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2021
Typical for 2004 BMW 11669,928 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2021 117,464 miles

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

Fail 9 Jan 2021 117,464 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 6 Jan 2020 110,515 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2020 110,500 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Dec 2018 100,963 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2017 89,412 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 19 Dec 2017 89,412 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating both (1.1.A.3b)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Dec 2016 80,228 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2016 80,147 miles

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

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both side (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 22 Dec 2015 69,080 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2015 69,077 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2014 56,794 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2014 46,825 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 31,827 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2012 31,643 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2011 29,521 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2010 25,922 miles

offside rear tyre cracking

Pass 30 Nov 2009 21,439 miles

traction control light permanatly on

Pass 1 Dec 2008 17,630 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2007 13,641 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 ZZU is a 2004 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 ZZU, 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 ZZU is a 2004 BMW 116, first registered on 21 December 2004.

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