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HD54 VJL

2004 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2024
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

156,032 mi
Last recorded156,032 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2023
Typical for 2004 BMW 11669,928 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHD54 VJL
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2023 156,032 miles

ENGINE COVER FITTED

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Pass 30 May 2022 144,697 miles

ENGINE COVER FITTED

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

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Pass 12 Jun 2021 142,156 miles

ENGINE COVER FITTED

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Pass 3 Jan 2019 137,306 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2018 128,376 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2018 128,376 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 24 Jan 2017 123,900 miles

ENGINE COVER FITTED

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

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

Fail 8 Dec 2016 123,893 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Steering lock fails to engage (2.1.4b)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Offside Front tyre perished/wearing thin to the outer edge

Pass 8 Dec 2015 118,472 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2015 115,522 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2014 111,514 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2013 101,265 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Engine has various oil leaks.

Exhaust system starting to corrode.

N/S/R tyre wearing heavily on inner edge.

Rear subframe corroded.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

service light on.

undertray damaged but not insecure.

Fail 3 Sep 2013 101,265 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Engine has various oil leaks.

Exhaust system starting to corrode.

N/S/R tyre wearing heavily on inner edge.

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

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

Rear subframe corroded.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

service light on.

undertray damaged but not insecure.

Pass 8 Sep 2012 90,043 miles

drivers rear tyre valve perished

front brake hoses starting to perish

Pass 28 Sep 2011 79,250 miles

advise both front brake hoses perished

advise both front tyres worn on inner and outer edges

advise undertrays fitted

Pass 5 Oct 2010 66,467 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2010 61,891 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2009 46,544 miles

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

Fail 17 Jan 2009 46,544 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2008 30,287 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2007 30,271 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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HD54 VJL is a 2004 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 HD54 VJL, 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 HD54 VJL registered?

HD54 VJL is a 2004 BMW 116, first registered on 30 October 2004.

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