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DA54 HME

2004 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

172,957 mi
Last recorded172,957 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2014
Typical for 2004 BMW 11669,928 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA54 HME
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Fail 2 Oct 2014 172,957 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Pass 2 Oct 2014 172,957 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2013 168,424 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2012 155,274 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2011 137,569 miles

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

Fail 8 Dec 2010 118,277 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2010 118,277 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2009 98,108 miles

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

Fail 28 Oct 2009 97,538 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2008 77,992 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2008 62,329 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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DA54 HME is a 2004 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 DA54 HME, 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 DA54 HME registered?

DA54 HME is a 2004 BMW 116, first registered on 19 November 2004.

Is DA54 HME safe to buy?

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