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HN54 LBY

2004 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2022
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

74,820 mi
Last recorded74,820 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2021
Typical for 2004 BMW 11669,928 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2021 74,820 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2020 65,865 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2019 53,459 miles

Front wipers starting to smear

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

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

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

Offside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 14 Sep 2018 38,075 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre wearing low on outer edge.

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 14 Sep 2018 38,075 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/55/16. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre wearing low on outer edge.

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 21 Sep 2017 30,792 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre worn on edges

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre perrishing

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

Offside Front tyre worn on edges

Offside Rear tyre perrishing

Pass 5 Sep 2016 24,123 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2015 19,890 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 17,869 miles

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)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2013 15,419 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Sep 2012 12,356 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Sep 2011 11,062 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)

Pass 4 Oct 2010 10,029 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 8,854 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2008 7,788 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2007 5,396 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 LBY 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 93.8%.

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 HN54 LBY, 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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HN54 LBY is a 2004 BMW 116, first registered on 13 October 2004.

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