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HV54 VZC

2004 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

121,640 mi
Last recorded121,640 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2019
Typical for 2004 BMW 11669,928 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV54 VZC
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2019 121,640 miles

Nearside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Apr 2018 119,491 miles

Front underside covered with manufacturer coverings limiting view to body

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

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

Oil leak gearbox ()

Rear General underside corrosion at rear end on all components

Fail 12 Apr 2018 119,491 miles

Central Rear rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall weak, tyre deteriorated in tread pattern (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front underside covered with manufacturer coverings limiting view to body

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/55/16v (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Rear tyre

Offside Rear tyre, been flat, inner wall marked but not seriously weakened

Oil leak gearbox ()

Rear General underside corrosion at rear end on all components

Rear BOOTLID WON'T OPEN, test carried on to assess rest of vehicle worthiness as it's been stood

Pass 30 Sep 2016 115,877 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 109,643 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2014 103,220 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 95,022 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2012 87,405 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 81,963 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 78,574 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 70,743 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2009 70,743 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 29 Sep 2008 54,850 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 46,876 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2007 46,875 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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 VZC is a 2004 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VZC, 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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HV54 VZC is a 2004 BMW 116, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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