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HV54 XXJ

2004 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

101,016 mi
Last recorded101,016 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2020
Typical for 2004 BMW 11669,928 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2020 101,016 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Jun 2020 101,016 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jun 2019 98,051 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Parking brake only just met

Pass 5 Jun 2018 95,033 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2018 95,033 miles

Driver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 15 Jun 2017 92,182 miles

Oil leak ()

both front brake hoses slightly perished

Pass 21 Jun 2016 91,007 miles

Both front brake hoses are perished

Brake reaction bushes are soft

Engine covers fitted preventing full under bonnet inspection

Engine oil leaks

Undertrays fitted preventing full underside inspection

Pass 29 May 2015 88,678 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 83,032 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 74,388 miles

Perishing of both front flexible brake hoses

Fail 12 Jun 2013 74,388 miles

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

Perishing of both front flexible brake hoses

Pass 12 Jun 2012 64,705 miles

Nearside rear brake pads worn to 3mm

Fail 9 Jun 2012 64,705 miles

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

Movement in the offside rear, upper front arm, inner bush. [ Borderline ]

Nearside rear brake pads worn to 3mm

Pass 19 May 2011 53,235 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 42,301 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 34,324 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 25,392 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 17,137 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 XXJ is a 2004 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 HV54 XXJ, 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 XXJ is a 2004 BMW 116, first registered on 28 September 2004.

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