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GM04 HKE

2004 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2022
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

132,732 mi
Last recorded132,732 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2021
Typical for 2004 BMW 11669,928 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGM04 HKE
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2021 132,732 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2020 128,120 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front tyre rubs plastic arch liner

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

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2019 122,212 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2018 111,381 miles

Offside Front brake pipe protective coating swollen

Offside Front tyre getting low on edges

Fail 10 Oct 2018 111,380 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Front brake pipe protective coating swollen

Offside Front tyre getting low on edges

Pass 16 Nov 2017 101,663 miles

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

rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 22 Nov 2016 93,363 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2016 92,262 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2015 90,635 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 76,511 miles

Both front tyres wearing on outer edges

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside rear tyre damaged on outer sidewall

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Mar 2013 62,737 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2013 62,737 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2012 50,841 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

damage wheel rims.

small stone chips front windscreen.

tyres wearing low on the edges.

Fail 13 Mar 2012 50,841 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

damage wheel rims.

small stone chips front windscreen.

tyres wearing low on the edges.

Pass 4 Mar 2011 39,895 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 32,101 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 10 Feb 2009 20,981 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 19,009 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2007 14,311 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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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GM04 HKE 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 84.2%.

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 GM04 HKE, 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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GM04 HKE is a 2004 BMW 116, first registered on 18 August 2004.

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