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HG54 WFM

2004 BMW 116

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2026
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

120,955 mi
Last recorded120,955 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW 11669,928 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG54 WFM
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2025 120,955 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2024 110,406 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2023 106,212 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Jan 2022 101,440 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Jan 2022 101,440 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Engine mounting bracket excessively loose (6.1.8 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Dec 2020 95,706 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2020 95,706 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Jun 2019 83,920 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2019 83,896 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 2 Jul 2018 75,475 miles

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nail in nearside rear tyre outer wall and tread on legal limit

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Jun 2018 75,735 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Jun 2017 73,250 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2017 73,250 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Jun 2016 71,394 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2015 68,036 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2014 62,381 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2014 62,381 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 31 Jul 2013 42,606 miles

Both front flexes slight perishing

Fail 30 Jul 2013 42,606 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Both front flexes slight perishing

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

Pass 11 Jul 2012 29,574 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 20,232 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2011 20,232 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2010 15,666 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Jul 2009 11,564 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 31 Jul 2009 11,564 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 10,520 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2007 9,239 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 WFM is a 2004 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 HG54 WFM, 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 HG54 WFM registered?

HG54 WFM is a 2004 BMW 116, first registered on 13 November 2004.

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