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GU54 YHX

2004 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

145,139 mi
Last recorded145,139 miles
Recorded on27 May 2020
Typical for 2004 BMW 11669,928 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU54 YHX
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 May 2020 145,139 miles

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

Fail 27 May 2020 145,139 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Pass 25 Apr 2019 138,030 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Apr 2018 131,357 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2018 131,353 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Pass 6 Apr 2017 124,527 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 26 Mar 2016 117,842 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2015 107,174 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 96,948 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2012 83,793 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2011 73,422 miles

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

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

rear barks dise worn

Pass 29 Sep 2011 73,422 miles

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

rear barks dise worn

Pass 22 Sep 2010 69,984 miles

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

both front brake hoses deteriorated

Pass 2 Oct 2009 67,902 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2009 67,902 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2008 50,393 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 31,366 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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GU54 YHX is a 2004 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 GU54 YHX, 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 GU54 YHX registered?

GU54 YHX is a 2004 BMW 116, first registered on 15 September 2004.

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The MOT history for GU54 YHX shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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