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YH54 DDV

2004 BMW 116

Blue Diesel 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Feb 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

168,029 mi
Last recorded168,029 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW 11669,928 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH54 DDV
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 168,029 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2025 165,391 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2025 165,391 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Feb 2024 163,739 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 13 Feb 2024 163,739 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Feb 2023 162,660 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2022 161,262 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2021 157,133 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2019 152,594 miles

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

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

Fail 9 May 2019 152,530 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect LHD unit fitted (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect LHD unit fitted (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 May 2018 150,999 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 4 May 2018 150,999 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 25 Apr 2017 148,089 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 3 May 2016 146,967 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 133,206 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

high level brake light not working but no wirin g can be seen

Fail 6 May 2015 133,206 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

high level brake light not working but no wirin g can be seen

Pass 19 Sep 2013 101,365 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2013 101,365 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Rear discs very corroded

Pass 25 Sep 2012 87,090 miles

Front discs worn

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 12 Sep 2011 72,478 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 12 Sep 2011 72,478 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2010 60,521 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 49,044 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 36,310 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 29,160 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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YH54 DDV is a 2004 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 YH54 DDV, 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 DDV is a 2004 BMW 116, first registered on 29 September 2004.

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