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HN54 CXC

2004 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

111,539 mi
Last recorded111,539 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2019
Typical for 2004 BMW 11669,928 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN54 CXC
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2019 111,539 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2018 109,109 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Fail 1 Nov 2018 109,786 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour rear both indicators showeing white light (4.4.3 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar insecure and impairing directional stability antiroll bar link bracket broken (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

exhaust emmiting slight white smoke at idling

Pass 10 Nov 2017 108,557 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2016 108,501 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault traction light on (3.4.1c)

Emissions not tested engine missfire detected (7.3.A.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Inner Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both sides (2.4.G.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front to rear all 4 (3.5.1i)

slight free play in steering rack arm detected

under trays fitting not allowing full inspection to certain items

Pass 19 Aug 2015 106,543 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2015 106,539 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

various stone marks & chips in wndscreen

Pass 14 Aug 2014 104,502 miles

advise rear tyres are winter tyres.

advise service relaited items on dash.

Pass 31 Aug 2013 101,771 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2012 98,169 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 Jun 2012 98,165 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Apr 2011 94,288 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 1 Oct 2010 87,475 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2009 70,647 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 57,063 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 40,275 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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HN54 CXC is a 2004 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 HN54 CXC, 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 HN54 CXC registered?

HN54 CXC is a 2004 BMW 116, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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