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AF54 NUY

2004 BMW 316

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

113,141 mi
Last recorded113,141 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2017
Typical for 2004 BMW 31669,782 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF54 NUY
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2017 113,141 miles

Nearside Front brake slightly binding

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

sills have covers

Fail 5 Oct 2017 113,095 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear on the n/s (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

eml on

under covers, sill covers fitted

Pass 4 Oct 2016 102,252 miles

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

engine and under covers fitted

Fail 3 Oct 2016 102,226 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

engine and under covers fitted

Pass 3 Sep 2014 85,410 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2014 85,410 miles

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

rear brake discs pitted/corroded on inside

Pass 28 Aug 2013 74,398 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 58,582 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 43,202 miles

Nearside Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Aug 2010 29,988 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2009 25,401 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear trailing arm bushes startig to split

Pass 27 Aug 2008 18,134 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2008 18,134 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2007 11,239 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 11,104 miles

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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AF54 NUY is a 2004 BMW 316 in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 AF54 NUY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AF54 NUY?

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What year was AF54 NUY registered?

AF54 NUY is a 2004 BMW 316, first registered on 2 September 2004.

Is AF54 NUY safe to buy?

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