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HY54 OEE

2004 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 May 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

106,819 mi
Last recorded106,819 miles
Recorded on9 May 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW 11669,928 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY54 OEE
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 May 2026 106,819 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 May 2025 94,005 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device cracking

Pass 17 Apr 2024 84,390 miles

rear seat (bench) missing at time of test - does not affect the seat belt operation

Pass 26 Apr 2023 78,497 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

fuel cap rubber cracking

Pass 9 May 2022 74,270 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test permit moved up (3.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive borderline pass/fail (8.4.1 (a) (i))

fuel cap rubber starting to split but still sealing

Fail 9 May 2022 74,270 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test permit moved up (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive borderline pass/fail (8.4.1 (a) (i))

fuel cap rubber starting to split but still sealing

Pass 11 May 2021 69,312 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 May 2020 66,724 miles
Pass 13 May 2019 64,178 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 61,050 miles

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

Fail 18 May 2018 61,050 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 24 Oct 2016 56,604 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 54,102 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2014 50,072 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2013 45,833 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 43,521 miles
Pass 19 May 2012 39,980 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 35,438 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 31,073 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 May 2009 26,115 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 19,188 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 15 May 2008 19,188 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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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HY54 OEE is a 2004 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 HY54 OEE, 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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HY54 OEE is a 2004 BMW 116, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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