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MH54 KWE

2004 BMW 116

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Feb 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

105,721 mi
Last recorded105,721 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW 11669,928 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMH54 KWE
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2026 105,721 miles

Nearside Front Tyre out of shape

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

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

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

Rear subframe corroded

Pass 21 Jan 2025 100,921 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

power steering heavy

Fail 15 Jan 2025 100,833 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

power steering heavy

Pass 8 Feb 2024 91,010 miles

ENGINE COVER FITTED

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

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

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Pass 22 Nov 2022 89,354 miles

ENGINE COVER FITTED

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

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

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Pass 5 Nov 2021 88,130 miles

ENGINE COVER FITTED

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Pass 5 Nov 2020 86,952 miles

ENGINE COVER FITTED

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OUTER EDGE ON LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OUTER EDGE ON LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

SLIGHT BODY DAMAGE TO N/S/R

SLIGHT DAMAGE TO FRONT BUMBER

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Fail 5 Nov 2020 86,952 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

ENGINE COVER FITTED

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OUTER EDGE ON LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OUTER EDGE ON LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

SLIGHT BODY DAMAGE TO N/S/R

SLIGHT DAMAGE TO FRONT BUMBER

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Pass 30 Apr 2019 82,535 miles

ENGINE COVER FITTED

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Fail 30 Apr 2019 82,534 miles

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

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))

ENGINE COVER FITTED

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Pass 13 Apr 2018 78,400 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2017 76,193 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 7 Apr 2016 71,630 miles

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

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

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

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

both front tyres worn on outer edges

oil leak

Fail 7 Apr 2016 71,630 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

both front tyres worn on outer edges

oil leak

Pass 21 Mar 2015 58,976 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 21 Mar 2014 53,687 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Mar 2013 49,560 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2012 48,642 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 Sep 2011 45,851 miles

nearside rear seatbelt not tested due to child seat being fitted

Pass 8 Oct 2010 42,252 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 37,989 miles

pad warning light on

front pad warning wires broken

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2008 30,974 miles

front number plate signs of deterioration

Pass 16 Oct 2007 21,870 miles

All four tyres close to wear bars.

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 KWE is a 2004 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 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 MH54 KWE, 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 KWE is a 2004 BMW 116, first registered on 19 October 2004.

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