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FV54 HHO

2004 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2023
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

130,825 mi
Last recorded130,825 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2022
Typical for 2004 BMW 11669,928 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV54 HHO
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2022 130,825 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Pass 22 Jan 2021 125,275 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jan 2020 119,033 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear both slightly worn on mid section

corrosion to exhaust

Pass 4 Oct 2018 112,074 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2017 108,489 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2016 104,066 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2015 93,555 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2014 78,641 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2014 75,713 miles

damage to offside front bumper

front brake pads starting to wear low

unable to view rear coil springs fully

Pass 26 Mar 2013 70,435 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front brake hoses starting to perish

dampness around power steering pump

Fail 26 Mar 2013 70,435 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front brake hoses starting to perish

dampness around power steering pump

Pass 28 Mar 2012 65,067 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 57,682 miles

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

front number plate cracked

slight smearing nearside wiper blade

undertrays fitted

Pass 27 Mar 2010 47,291 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Mar 2010 47,291 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2009 40,573 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 25,898 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2007 24,495 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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FV54 HHO is a 2004 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 FV54 HHO, 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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FV54 HHO is a 2004 BMW 116, first registered on 8 November 2004.

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