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MH54 KVF

2004 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

84,440 mi
Last recorded84,440 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2019
Typical for 2004 BMW 11669,928 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMH54 KVF
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2019 84,440 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2019 84,440 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Jan 2018 79,202 miles

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

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

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

Fail 20 Jan 2018 78,992 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Jan 2017 74,999 miles

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 9 Feb 2016 72,843 miles

corrosion to n/s/r o/s/r brake pipes

signs of fading to front and rear indicators

strong advise perishing to n/s/f o/s/f brake hoses

Fail 8 Feb 2016 72,843 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

corrosion to n/s/r o/s/r brake pipes

signs of fading to front and rear indicators

strong advise perishing to n/s/f o/s/f brake hoses

Pass 24 Dec 2014 67,765 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Lower Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 24 Dec 2013 61,310 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Dec 2012 54,973 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2011 48,541 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2011 48,541 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2010 42,225 miles

Near side front tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 31 Dec 2009 36,151 miles

Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Pass 31 Dec 2009 36,151 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 30,325 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2007 23,846 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 KVF is a 2004 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 KVF, 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 KVF is a 2004 BMW 116, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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