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VE54 HKO

2004 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

136,906 mi
Last recorded136,906 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2020
Typical for 2004 BMW 11669,928 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE54 HKO
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2020 136,906 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2020 136,906 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working both sides (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 May 2019 131,880 miles
Fail 14 May 2019 131,756 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 May 2018 126,638 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 122,287 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 116,050 miles
Fail 3 May 2016 116,049 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 8 May 2015 110,154 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 100,770 miles
Fail 9 May 2014 100,770 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 17 May 2013 88,712 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Heat shield insecure above rear silencer

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 12 May 2012 77,910 miles
Fail 12 May 2012 77,910 miles

Offside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Pass 20 May 2011 66,912 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2010 65,329 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2009 56,725 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2008 44,612 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2007 35,506 miles

Nearside 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)

Offside 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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VE54 HKO is a 2004 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 VE54 HKO, 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 VE54 HKO registered?

VE54 HKO is a 2004 BMW 116, first registered on 16 December 2004.

Is VE54 HKO safe to buy?

The MOT history for VE54 HKO shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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