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HG54 ZVT

2004 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

115,193 mi
Last recorded115,193 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW 11669,928 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG54 ZVT
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2025 115,193 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2024 114,381 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 20 Dec 2022 108,780 miles

Central Rear Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2021 106,391 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2020 100,345 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2020 100,345 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 27 May 2019 88,964 miles

Front Tyres are perished

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Standard tyres fitted to rear Run flats fitted the front

Pass 30 May 2018 80,892 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (3.6.B.4d)

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

Fail 19 May 2018 80,556 miles

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

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

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 5 Jun 2017 72,074 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2016 62,054 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2016 62,054 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Jun 2015 47,537 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2014 34,922 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 32,549 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 32,531 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2012 31,410 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2011 30,156 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2010 28,782 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2009 27,559 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 26,220 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2007 21,680 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 ZVT is a 2004 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 ZVT, 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 ZVT is a 2004 BMW 116, first registered on 23 December 2004.

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