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HV54 YMX

2004 BMW 116

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

120,735 mi
Last recorded120,735 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2019
Typical for 2004 BMW 11669,928 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV54 YMX
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2019 120,735 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

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

Pass 8 Mar 2018 112,158 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 111,830 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2016 105,850 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 101,838 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 24 Feb 2015 101,838 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 24 Feb 2015 62,057 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 97,721 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2013 93,790 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2013 93,675 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 16 Mar 2012 83,168 miles

(rear) tyres wearing on inner and outer edges

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 Mar 2012 83,158 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

(front ) tyres wearing on inner edges

(rear) tyres wearing on inner and outer edges

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Mar 2011 73,485 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2011 73,485 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 23 Jan 2010 66,145 miles

front brake pads wearing low

Pass 23 Jan 2009 57,499 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2008 48,711 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 YMX is a 2004 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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

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