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FV54 HXD

2004 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2023
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

159,620 mi
Last recorded159,620 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2022
Typical for 2004 BMW 11669,928 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2022 159,620 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2021 153,720 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Jan 2021 153,280 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2020 138,798 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2018 129,241 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Dec 2017 121,316 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2016 114,242 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front & rear (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Oct 2015 102,440 miles

Nearside Front flexi pipe cracking

Offside Front flexi pipe cracking

Fail 12 Oct 2015 102,440 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front flexi pipe cracking

Offside Front flexi pipe cracking

Pass 18 Sep 2014 88,566 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both fronty flexis slightly cracked

wipers

Fail 17 Sep 2014 88,566 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both fronty flexis slightly cracked

wipers

Pass 13 Aug 2013 75,442 miles

both side front indicator bulbs

n/s/r top arm inner bush slight play

Pass 28 Jun 2012 70,387 miles

n/s/r & o/s/f jacking points missing

Fail 21 Sep 2011 68,230 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Sep 2011 68,230 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 64,836 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2009 58,579 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)

Pass 12 Nov 2008 48,283 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2007 37,421 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 HXD is a 2004 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 HXD, 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 FV54 HXD registered?

FV54 HXD is a 2004 BMW 116, first registered on 12 November 2004.

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