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YF54 PZA

2004 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2025
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

138,201 mi
Last recorded138,201 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW 11669,928 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF54 PZA
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Fail 10 Jan 2026 138,201 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area fractured to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Nov 2024 137,569 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2023 134,736 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Dec 2022 129,946 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2021 123,395 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2020 121,022 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside and Offside inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Offside and Nearside to calipers (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Aug 2019 117,299 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2018 111,735 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 1 Sep 2017 105,566 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2016 101,135 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2016 101,135 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Nearside and Offside (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Sep 2015 99,206 miles

front flexis perishing

Fail 28 Aug 2015 99,206 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front flexis perishing

Pass 19 Aug 2014 95,794 miles

front flexis perishing

Fail 13 Aug 2014 95,794 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front flexis perishing

Pass 25 Apr 2013 89,433 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2013 89,427 miles

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

Fail 5 Apr 2013 88,935 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Please move the phone braket from the off side

Tyre warning light ON

Pass 2 Feb 2012 66,947 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 3 Aug 2010 44,781 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2009 41,414 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2008 32,865 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2007 24,708 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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YF54 PZA is a 2004 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 YF54 PZA, 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 YF54 PZA registered?

YF54 PZA is a 2004 BMW 116, first registered on 21 December 2004.

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