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YP54 WJF

2004 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2025
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

100,846 mi
Last recorded100,846 miles
Recorded on16 May 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW 11669,928 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP54 WJF
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Fail 16 May 2025 100,846 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 May 2024 98,146 miles
Pass 18 May 2023 95,397 miles

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

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

Pass 3 May 2022 91,886 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 May 2021 89,157 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 May 2020 86,661 miles
Pass 4 May 2019 79,015 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2018 72,465 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 65,928 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 62,974 miles
Fail 9 May 2016 62,974 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2015 59,313 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 55,789 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 52,561 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 48,804 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front washers partially blocked

handbrake binding when released

Pass 13 Oct 2010 41,246 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2010 41,246 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2009 34,399 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2008 27,732 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)

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

Pass 23 Oct 2007 21,883 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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YP54 WJF 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 85%.

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 YP54 WJF, 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 YP54 WJF registered?

YP54 WJF is a 2004 BMW 116, first registered on 27 October 2004.

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