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SA54 HXM

2004 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

136,637 mi
Last recorded136,637 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2019
Typical for 2004 BMW 11669,928 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA54 HXM
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2019 136,637 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated nsf & osf (outer) (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 11 Dec 2018 136,222 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

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

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

nsr door mirror damaged

osf indicator discoloured

osf/osr/nsr brak pipes sweeling

osr lower sidelight inoperative

tpm light on dash

Pass 9 Nov 2017 118,116 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n.s & o.s (3.5.1i)

Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured n.s & o.s (1.1.A.3e)

Fail 9 Nov 2017 118,116 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n.s & o.s (3.5.1i)

Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured n.s & o.s (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 6 Sep 2016 99,754 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 80,501 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2014 78,538 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 74,541 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2012 71,538 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2011 65,945 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2010 59,166 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2010 59,165 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

At time of test the nearside rear brake pads and brake disc were showing signs of heat damage.

Pass 28 Oct 2009 51,958 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2009 51,958 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 31 Oct 2008 34,338 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 31 Oct 2008 34,338 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2007 14,021 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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SA54 HXM 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 SA54 HXM, 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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SA54 HXM is a 2004 BMW 116, first registered on 28 September 2004.

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