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OE54 HFH

2004 BMW 116

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2025
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

115,905 mi
Last recorded115,905 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2024
Typical for 2004 BMW 11669,928 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE54 HFH
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2024 115,905 miles

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills nearside and offside also boot floor areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

engine covers under-trays fitted obscuring some engine bay underside components

Fail 11 Nov 2024 115,903 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting likely to fail heavily corroded (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting likely to fail heavily corroded (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills nearside and offside also boot floor areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

engine covers under-trays fitted obscuring some engine bay underside components

Pass 17 Oct 2023 114,062 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2022 111,549 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 27 Sep 2021 108,605 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

engine covers under-trays fitted obscuring some engine bay under side components

Fail 23 Sep 2021 108,604 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened near fuel tank (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

engine covers under-trays fitted obscuring some engine bay under side components

Pass 29 Sep 2020 106,152 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2019 102,896 miles

Central Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor body (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material end nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect nearside and offside (5.3.2 (b))

engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Sep 2018 99,350 miles

Central Rear end floor body corroded slightly

Front nearside and offside flexi brake hoses slightly deteriorated

engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Sep 2017 94,971 miles

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (3.5.1g)

Rear Body has slight corrosion floor area (6.1.B.2)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil nearside and offside (2.7.3)

engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Sep 2016 90,237 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2015 88,230 miles

offside front tyre cracking

Fail 25 Sep 2014 86,332 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Sep 2014 86,332 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2014 75,943 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2012 72,655 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 19 Dec 2011 69,298 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2010 65,192 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2009 61,176 miles

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

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

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

Fail 4 Dec 2009 61,176 miles

Offside 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)

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2008 48,704 miles

both front tyres wearing unevenly and close to wear indicators on out side edges

Pass 27 Nov 2007 36,771 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 32,379 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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OE54 HFH 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 OE54 HFH, 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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What year was OE54 HFH registered?

OE54 HFH is a 2004 BMW 116, first registered on 20 December 2004.

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