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FH54 DYM

2004 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2023
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

105,927 mi
Last recorded105,927 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2022
Typical for 2004 BMW 11669,928 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH54 DYM
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2022 105,927 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2022 105,927 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Fail 24 Jan 2022 105,925 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

tpms lamp lit

Pass 20 Oct 2020 102,592 miles

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

Misting of oil on power steering pipes underneath vehicle

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2019 98,450 miles

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

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

Front windscreen wipers smearing slightly

Misting of oil on Power steering pipes underneath vehicle

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 13 Nov 2019 98,450 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Bald on inner and outer (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Front windscreen wipers smearing slightly

Misting of oil on Power steering pipes underneath vehicle

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 15 Nov 2018 95,327 miles

Engine has a slight oil leak

Front Tyre's worn on edges/cracking

Front brake discs worn/have a lip on edges

Front wipers leaving streaks

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear brake discs worn/corroded

Pass 16 Nov 2017 91,449 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2016 88,907 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2015 85,091 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2014 78,690 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2014 78,690 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Oct 2013 69,643 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2012 65,698 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2012 62,624 miles

nearside rear tyre worn inner edge

Fail 3 Jan 2012 62,624 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside rear tyre worn inner edge

Pass 4 Dec 2010 53,351 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2010 47,404 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Dec 2008 41,123 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2007 34,607 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 DYM is a 2004 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DYM, 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 FH54 DYM registered?

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

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