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FH54 DWZ

2004 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2023
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

94,791 mi
Last recorded94,791 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2022
Typical for 2004 BMW 11669,928 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH54 DWZ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2022 94,791 miles

Central Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule nearside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Central Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged signs of being driven flat (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear air leaking from inner tyre bead

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

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

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

all tyre valves showing signs of leaking at base

all wheels heavily corroded

clutch pedal rubber missing

tpms light on

Fail 10 Mar 2022 94,788 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule nearside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Central Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged signs of being driven flat (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear air leaking from inner tyre bead

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

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

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

all tyre valves showing signs of leaking at base

all wheels heavily corroded

clutch pedal rubber missing

tpms light on

Pass 18 Mar 2021 87,530 miles

Clutch pedal anti-slip provision missing

Nearside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack boot (2.1.5 (a))

tpms light staying on

Pass 11 Jul 2019 80,747 miles

Nearside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack boot (2.1.5 (a))

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

undertrays fitted,bonnet stay missing,

Fail 11 Jul 2019 80,747 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack boot (2.1.5 (a))

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

undertrays fitted,bonnet stay missing,

Nearside Front Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability hub to shock absorber (5.3.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 May 2018 76,126 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2017 71,250 miles
Fail 30 May 2017 71,250 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front and rear (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 1 Jun 2016 65,596 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2016 65,596 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 May 2015 62,910 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 May 2014 58,671 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 53,773 miles

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

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

Fail 17 May 2013 53,773 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

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

Fail 6 Jan 2012 52,482 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Jan 2012 52,482 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Jan 2011 47,601 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2009 41,408 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 8 Dec 2008 33,811 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2007 26,972 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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FH54 DWZ 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 70%.

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 FH54 DWZ, 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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FH54 DWZ is a 2004 BMW 116, first registered on 14 December 2004.

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