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YH54 BDX

2004 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

164,861 mi
Last recorded164,861 miles
Recorded on27 May 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW 11669,928 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH54 BDX
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 May 2025 164,861 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement CRACKED AND PERISHED (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement CRACKED AND PERISHED. SLIGHT PLAY (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated BOTH REAR FLEXI PIPES TO CALIPER (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 27 May 2025 164,861 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement CRACKED AND PERISHED (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement CRACKED AND PERISHED. SLIGHT PLAY (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated BOTH REAR FLEXI PIPES TO CALIPER (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Jan 2024 159,821 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material REAR BRAKE PIPES SWOLLEN AT THE ENDS (1.1.11 (c))

Central Exhaust mounting defective rubber split (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2023 155,536 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated to caliper (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2022 151,839 miles

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 21 Jan 2022 151,839 miles

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jan 2021 144,714 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

engine cover fitted

Pass 24 Jan 2020 139,915 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

Fail 5 Nov 2019 139,185 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Electrical wiring inadequately secured pad wear indicator wire (4.11 (a) (i))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

engine misfire

Pass 25 Feb 2019 137,307 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2018 136,743 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2017 132,914 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2016 130,769 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2015 126,289 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2014 122,922 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2013 118,873 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 28 Jan 2012 114,101 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2011 109,367 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2010 98,841 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 90,640 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 77,016 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2007 77,016 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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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YH54 BDX is a 2004 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 YH54 BDX, 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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YH54 BDX is a 2004 BMW 116, first registered on 28 September 2004.

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