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MW04 HZB

2004 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

153,621 mi
Last recorded153,621 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2015
Typical for 2004 BMW 11669,928 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW04 HZB
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2015 153,621 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2014 165,505 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2014 165,505 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 12 Aug 2013 160,060 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 11 Aug 2012 149,636 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2011 133,948 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2011

Offside Rear Suspension arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

both rear brake discs corroded

Pass 28 Jan 2010 121,688 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2010 121,688 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 May 2009 114,211 miles
Fail 20 May 2009 114,210 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 20 May 2008 109,085 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear brake caliper locking device missing (3.5.1l)

off side front shocker top mounting nuts loose under bonnet on mot but was tightened on test

Pass 20 May 2008 109,085 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

off side front shocker top mounting nuts loose under bonnet on mot but was tightened on test

Fail 15 May 2008 108,913 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 15 May 2007 78,554 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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MW04 HZB is a 2004 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 MW04 HZB, 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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MW04 HZB is a 2004 BMW 116, first registered on 18 May 2004.

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