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SV54 HYF

2004 BMW 116

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2020
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

99,470 mi
Last recorded99,470 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2020
Typical for 2004 BMW 11669,928 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV54 HYF
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Fail 24 Aug 2020 99,470 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing Has been cut off (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Sub-frame fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Areas of vehicle newly covered in underseal

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Vehicle structure corroded

Pass 15 Oct 2019 97,551 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2018 94,553 miles

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 14 Jul 2018 94,553 miles

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Jul 2017 81,528 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2016 72,852 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 63,096 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 55,630 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 48,108 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 44,796 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 39,041 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 30,462 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 19,885 miles

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)

Pass 29 Feb 2008 11,695 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2007 10,545 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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SV54 HYF is a 2004 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 SV54 HYF, 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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SV54 HYF is a 2004 BMW 116, first registered on 19 November 2004.

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