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WJ54 ZYB

2004 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2027
Tests20 (20 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

91,916 mi
Last recorded91,916 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW 11669,928 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass
Pass 3 Sep 2026 91,916 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front Arm, Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both hose ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Underside of vehicle surface corrosion

Pass 28 Aug 2025 90,351 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2024 87,800 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2023 85,956 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2022 83,350 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2021 80,907 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2020 79,282 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Sep 2019 78,127 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2018 74,325 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2017 70,668 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 67,369 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 64,089 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 60,586 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2013 57,558 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 54,408 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2011 51,692 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 46,754 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 40,758 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2008 34,660 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 26,837 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 ZYB is a 2004 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 WJ54 ZYB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WJ54 ZYB registered?

WJ54 ZYB is a 2004 BMW 116, first registered on 24 September 2004.

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