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SO54 HCZ

2004 BMW 116

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

105,692 mi
Last recorded105,692 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2020
Typical for 2004 BMW 11669,928 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO54 HCZ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2020 105,692 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2019 84,019 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 May 2018 82,936 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 79,680 miles

Front undertray missing

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Fail 12 May 2017 79,680 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

Front undertray missing

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 2 Dec 2015 72,503 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2015 72,503 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Dec 2014 66,392 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2013 60,317 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2013 60,317 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2012 55,002 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)

Pass 20 Dec 2011 49,058 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 40,779 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2010 40,779 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 29 Aug 2009 37,871 miles

traction control warning light illuminated

Pass 15 Jan 2008 33,772 miles

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

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 HCZ is a 2004 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SO54 HCZ, 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 HCZ registered?

SO54 HCZ is a 2004 BMW 116, first registered on 13 December 2004.

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