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AE54 VFX

2004 BMW 316

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2016
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

107,279 mi
Last recorded107,279 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2015
Typical for 2004 BMW 31669,782 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE54 VFX
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2015 107,279 miles

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)

Pass 1 May 2014 101,019 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 17 Apr 2013 93,517 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 89,754 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Apr 2011 78,944 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Apr 2010 68,581 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2009 56,302 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2008 49,942 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2008 49,942 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 1 Nov 2007 40,127 miles

Both front tyres are showing signs of deterioration,will soon seperate from structure.

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 316?

Based on 1,210,990 MOT tests across 108,989 vehicles.

69.2%
Pass Rate
5,781
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
108,989
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 71,150
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 70,761
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 45,241
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 39,617
parking brake recording little or no effort 33,703
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AE54 VFX is a 2004 BMW 316 in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 2004 BMW 316 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.6% with a typical mileage of 69,782 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 316 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 71,150 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AE54 VFX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 316 typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 22 years old, this BMW 316 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AE54 VFX registered?

AE54 VFX is a 2004 BMW 316, first registered on 30 September 2004.

Is AE54 VFX safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE54 VFX shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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