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WJ54 ZDR

2004 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

137,410 mi
Last recorded137,410 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2018
Typical for 2004 BMW 11669,928 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ54 ZDR
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2018 137,410 miles

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

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

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

Rear brake pipes coating swollen

Rear subframe corroded

Tyre inflation light on

Pass 5 Dec 2016 128,156 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Off side and near side (3.6.B.4d)

Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim Off side and near side (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Two hoses (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 5 Dec 2016 128,155 miles

Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush Off side and near side , inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Off side and near side (3.6.B.4d)

Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim Off side and near side (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Two hoses (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 23 Dec 2015 119,883 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2015 119,883 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2015 112,623 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2014 98,435 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2014 98,435 miles

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)

Pass 10 Jun 2013 84,665 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Jun 2012 71,353 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2011 70,306 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 68,697 miles

Dash warning light on

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 12 Sep 2009 60,043 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 47,532 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 34,180 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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WJ54 ZDR is a 2004 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 WJ54 ZDR, 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 WJ54 ZDR registered?

WJ54 ZDR is a 2004 BMW 116, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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