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FV54 HHX

2004 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

124,029 mi
Last recorded124,029 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2019
Typical for 2004 BMW 11669,928 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV54 HHX
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2019 124,029 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2018 113,210 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2017 103,842 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2017 103,838 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both sides (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 2 Dec 2015 99,530 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both sides (2.7.3)

Pass 11 Dec 2014 93,651 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2013 87,765 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

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

Pass 18 Dec 2012 84,607 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 Dec 2012 84,607 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Dec 2011 74,075 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2011 74,075 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 19 Apr 2011 69,039 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 56,289 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 49,055 miles

Inner Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 10 Apr 2008 36,848 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2007 33,816 miles

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

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

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 HHX is a 2004 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 HHX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FV54 HHX registered?

FV54 HHX is a 2004 BMW 116, first registered on 25 November 2004.

Is FV54 HHX safe to buy?

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