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HV54 VBN

2004 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

41,469 mi
Last recorded41,469 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW 11669,928 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV54 VBN
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2025 41,469 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Aug 2024 41,314 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2023 41,121 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2022 40,949 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2022 40,949 miles

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

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Sep 2021 40,723 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2020 40,386 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2019 39,928 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2018 39,060 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2017 38,169 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2016 36,963 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 35,789 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 34,546 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 33,212 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 31,723 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 22 Sep 2011 30,035 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 28,232 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2009 26,016 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 24,096 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 19,558 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 VBN is a 2004 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 HV54 VBN, 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 VBN registered?

HV54 VBN is a 2004 BMW 116, first registered on 27 September 2004.

Is HV54 VBN safe to buy?

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