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SH54 MSO

2004 BMW 116

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

148,039 mi
Last recorded148,039 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW 11669,928 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH54 MSO
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2026 148,039 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2025 146,485 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Feb 2024 144,313 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2024 144,313 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2023 141,065 miles

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

Fail 23 Feb 2023 141,065 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Pass 4 Feb 2022 133,794 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 21 Jan 2022 133,530 miles

Emissions not tested oil light on (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Passenger's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 25 Jan 2021 125,212 miles

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 23 Dec 2019 108,256 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2018 92,157 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2017 84,938 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2016 77,810 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2015 70,142 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2014 62,306 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2013 55,064 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2012 48,337 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2011 39,858 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2010 31,656 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2009 23,007 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)

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Pass 27 Nov 2008 16,155 miles

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

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Pass 15 Dec 2007 9,647 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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SH54 MSO is a 2004 BMW 116 in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 SH54 MSO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SH54 MSO registered?

SH54 MSO is a 2004 BMW 116, first registered on 18 December 2004.

Is SH54 MSO safe to buy?

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