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BD54 XHW

2004 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2025
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

130,507 mi
Last recorded130,507 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2024
Typical for 2004 BMW 11669,928 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD54 XHW
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2024 130,507 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2023 125,206 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Fail 15 Jun 2023 125,201 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Marked in whiter (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 24 Jun 2022 122,614 miles

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

Fail 24 Jun 2022 122,614 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Jun 2021 117,949 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2019 111,025 miles

Front both front flexy brake hoses cracked and perished

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 19 Jun 2019 111,025 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front both front flexy brake hoses cracked and perished

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 21 Jun 2018 103,832 miles

Nearside Front brake hose perished

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Offside Front brake hose perished

coolant leak

engine oil leak

front number plate damaged

fuel cap o ring perished

rear brake disc worn/corroded

Fail 14 Jun 2018 103,830 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached lower suspension arm, front bush (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

engine oil leak

front number plate damaged

fuel cap o ring perished

rear brake disc worn/corroded

Nearside Front brake hose perished

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Nearside Rear upper suspension arm, play in inner bush

Offside Front brake hose perished

coolant leak

Pass 13 Jun 2017 97,756 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2016 90,034 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2015 82,754 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 72,760 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 68,013 miles

Nearside Rear 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 6 Apr 2012 59,215 miles

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

Fail 5 Apr 2012 59,215 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2011 47,514 miles

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

Fail 1 Apr 2010 32,608 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 1 Apr 2010 32,608 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2008 23,362 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2008 20,881 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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BD54 XHW is a 2004 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 BD54 XHW, 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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BD54 XHW is a 2004 BMW 116, first registered on 23 December 2004.

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