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SO54 HCA

2004 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2025
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

44,617 mi
Last recorded44,617 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2024
Typical for 2004 BMW 11669,928 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO54 HCA
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2024 44,617 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2021 42,130 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2020 34,803 miles

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

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

brake pipes corroding under coating

oil leak/s

Pass 26 Nov 2019 34,619 miles

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

Offside Front tyre worn on edge

brake pipes corroding under coating

oil leak/s

Pass 20 Nov 2018 33,801 miles

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

Nearside Front brake pipe corroding under coating

Offside Rear tyre worn on edge

Rear brake pipes corroding under coating

Pass 28 Nov 2017 33,048 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

oil leak/s

Pass 15 Nov 2016 32,233 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

oil leak/s

Pass 17 Nov 2015 31,406 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

oil leak/s

Fail 17 Nov 2015 31,406 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

oil leak/s

Pass 20 Nov 2014 30,407 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s front and rear tyres worn on edge

Pass 4 Dec 2013 29,165 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

n/s/f tyre worn on edge

n/s/r and n/s/f brake pipes corroding under coating

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

oil leak/s

Pass 20 Nov 2012 27,653 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s/f and o/s/r inner brake pipes corroding under coating

n/s/f tyre lightly damaged on inner sidewall

rear brake discs slightly worn

undertray cracked at o/s/f

Pass 15 Nov 2011 25,886 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s/f and n/s/r brake pipes corroding under coating

n/s/f outer upper ball-joint boot seaping grease

n/s/f tyre slightly damaged on inner sidewall

Pass 24 Nov 2010 24,151 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 17 Nov 2009 21,819 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2008 18,661 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2007 15,513 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2007 15,513 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

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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SO54 HCA is a 2004 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 SO54 HCA, 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 SO54 HCA registered?

SO54 HCA is a 2004 BMW 116, first registered on 9 December 2004.

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