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HX54 CLJ

2004 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2025
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

114,881 mi
Last recorded114,881 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW 11669,928 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX54 CLJ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Fail 12 Jun 2025 114,881 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 17 Apr 2024 105,086 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both rear sub frame brackets corroded

Pass 22 Sep 2022 93,267 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both fronts lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all rears (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rears (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both rear inner sills corroded

nearside rear sub frame support arm corroded and broken (needs attention)

offside rear sub frame support arm corroded

surface corrosion underneath on some components and under body

Pass 14 Sep 2021 83,438 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2020 76,445 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2019 70,903 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2018 69,758 miles

Offside Front Jacking point missing.

Undertrays fitted to floorpan.

Pass 31 Oct 2017 68,421 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2017 68,421 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 28 Oct 2016 67,666 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2015 66,263 miles

o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 15 Nov 2014 65,282 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2014 65,282 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 22 Oct 2014 65,275 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2013 64,499 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2012 63,258 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2011 61,855 miles

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

offside rear handbrake perfomance poor

Pass 26 Oct 2010 60,978 miles

underside of vehicle covered in undertreys

Fail 22 Oct 2010 60,971 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

n/s/f tyre worn on raised edge

o/s/f tyre worn on raised edge

underside of vehicle covered in undertreys

Pass 14 Oct 2009 58,993 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2008 50,276 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2008 50,276 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

lightstone chips windscreen

power steering pipes very damp

Pass 25 Oct 2007 38,268 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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HX54 CLJ is a 2004 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 HX54 CLJ, 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 HX54 CLJ registered?

HX54 CLJ is a 2004 BMW 116, first registered on 13 November 2004.

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