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HG54 GPF

2004 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2025
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

106,852 mi
Last recorded106,852 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2024
Typical for 2004 BMW 11669,928 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG54 GPF
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2024 106,852 miles

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

Fail 11 Oct 2024 106,804 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 5 Oct 2023 93,305 miles

Nearside Front Upper strut top slightly damaged

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))

under tray damaged

Pass 6 Oct 2022 78,839 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Upper strut top has slight damaged

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear subframe has slight corrosion

Fail 15 Sep 2022 78,796 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective won't open (3.1 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective but still secure (6.1.2 (a))

Rear subframe has slight corrosion

Pass 15 Sep 2021 72,247 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2020 71,162 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2019 69,965 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2018 69,601 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2017 66,670 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2016 65,599 miles

Front n/s o/s front brake dics corroded

Pass 1 Oct 2015 62,709 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s o/s front and rear tyres cuts in tread (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Oct 2014 58,574 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 53,545 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 47,790 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2011 42,444 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 24 Sep 2010 35,363 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 12 Oct 2009 29,349 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2008 23,148 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 15 Oct 2007 17,390 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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HG54 GPF is a 2004 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 HG54 GPF, 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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HG54 GPF is a 2004 BMW 116, first registered on 23 October 2004.

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