CarVerify

Free Car Check

KS54 HWG

2004 BMW 116

Grey Petrol 1596cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

150,876 mi
Last recorded150,876 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2020
Typical for 2004 BMW 11669,928 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this BMW
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS54 HWG
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2020 150,876 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2019 147,092 miles

screen cracked n/s

Fail 22 Aug 2019 147,092 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

screen cracked n/s

Pass 23 Aug 2018 140,464 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 21 Aug 2018 140,464 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Aug 2017 134,134 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both worn low on edges (4.1.E.1)

cut in nearside rear tyre

parking brakes imbalanced

windscreen cracked outside zones a+b

Pass 8 Sep 2016 125,630 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2015 123,658 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush outer bush worn (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush outer bush worn (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Dec 2014 121,242 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Dec 2013 116,015 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

nearside rear seat belt not tested as child seat fitted

windscreen chipped outside drivers view of road

Pass 4 Dec 2012 104,844 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2011 94,318 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2011 94,318 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2010 81,531 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2010 81,531 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Dec 2009 69,737 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2008 57,626 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2007 44,556 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

nail in n/s/r tyre

o/s/r tyre cuts in sidewall

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
Full BMW 116 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

KS54 HWG is a 2004 BMW 116 in Grey 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 KS54 HWG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of KS54 HWG?

You can check the full history of KS54 HWG by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was KS54 HWG registered?

KS54 HWG is a 2004 BMW 116, first registered on 24 December 2004.

Is KS54 HWG safe to buy?

The MOT history for KS54 HWG shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does KS54 HWG have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on KS54 HWG. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.