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HV54 TXY

2004 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

78,036 mi
Last recorded78,036 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2016
Typical for 2004 BMW 11669,928 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV54 TXY
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2016 78,036 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2015 74,341 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s/f tyre getting low on edges

o/s/f tyre getting low on edges

Fail 7 Jan 2015 74,340 miles

Centre Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s/f tyre getting low on edges

o/s/f tyre getting low on edges

Pass 6 Jan 2014 70,800 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2013 66,000 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Fail 20 Dec 2012 65,994 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Plastic sill covers fitted

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 7 Dec 2011 62,773 miles

child seat fitted to offside rear passenger seat

chip in windscreen

rear brake pads getting low

Fail 6 Dec 2010 56,396 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 6 Dec 2010 56,396 miles

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

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 9 Dec 2009 44,420 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 23 Oct 2008 29,581 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2007 22,277 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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HV54 TXY is a 2004 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 HV54 TXY, 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 HV54 TXY registered?

HV54 TXY is a 2004 BMW 116, first registered on 29 September 2004.

Is HV54 TXY safe to buy?

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