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MH54 JWK

2004 BMW 116

White Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Dec 2026
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

88,922 mi
Last recorded88,922 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW 11669,928 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMH54 JWK
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2025 88,922 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Vehicle has applied under sealant

under tray fitted

Pass 28 May 2025 88,828 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2025 88,818 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure metal hanger broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

parking brake only just met minimum effort limit

under trays fitted

Fail 4 Oct 2024 88,803 miles

Sub-frame likely to become detached excessively corroded has holes in subframe (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Fail 30 Sep 2024 88,803 miles

Rear Sub-frame modified so the suspension is likely to fail other components (5.3.3 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 18 Sep 2023 86,553 miles

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

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Sep 2023 86,553 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2022 83,103 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

exhaust hanger broken

Fail 30 Sep 2022 83,103 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

exhaust hanger broken

Pass 28 Sep 2021 80,798 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear subframe showing signs of corrosion

Fail 28 Sep 2021 80,798 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear subframe showing signs of corrosion

Pass 24 Oct 2020 80,033 miles

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

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2019 77,392 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

fuel cap seal deteriorated

Fail 19 Oct 2019 77,364 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

fuel cap seal deteriorated

Pass 23 Oct 2018 72,935 miles

Nearside Front wheel rim dented

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear parking brake has reduced effort

Fail 23 Oct 2018 72,935 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front wheel rim dented

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear parking brake has reduced effort

Pass 24 Oct 2017 70,179 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel rim dented

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

child seat fitted to rear unable to fully inspect adult belt

Pass 2 Nov 2016 64,791 miles

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

front + rear number plates loose

Pass 4 Nov 2015 59,238 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2015 59,238 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2014 54,102 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2014 54,102 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Nov 2013 43,456 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2012 33,935 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2012 33,935 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2012 24,847 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2011 24,324 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 22,224 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 19,896 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 17,416 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 14,606 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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MH54 JWK is a 2004 BMW 116 in White with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

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 MH54 JWK, 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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MH54 JWK is a 2004 BMW 116, first registered on 14 October 2004.

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