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HX54 VCJ

2004 BMW 116

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

127,685 mi
Last recorded127,685 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2016
Typical for 2004 BMW 11669,928 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX54 VCJ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2016 127,685 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2015 112,264 miles

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

Fail 3 Jun 2015 112,264 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 4 Jun 2014 96,757 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2013 85,927 miles

sill covers fitted

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 May 2012 78,351 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 3 Jun 2011 73,428 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 63,897 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 51,713 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 43,322 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 8 Nov 2007 36,338 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 24 Apr 2007 31,038 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 VCJ is a 2004 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 VCJ, 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 VCJ registered?

HX54 VCJ is a 2004 BMW 116, first registered on 22 October 2004.

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