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AF54 NVC

2004 BMW 316

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

99,293 mi
Last recorded99,293 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2020
Typical for 2004 BMW 31669,782 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2020 99,293 miles

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

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2019 91,628 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2018 84,980 miles

Offside Front bumper loose upper ,wheel arch liner and under trim damaged

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive advise clean and repair (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2017 78,456 miles

Engine oil leaks

Fuel cap sealing ring very minor perishing

Offside Front wheel arch liner/undertrays damaged

Pass 9 Sep 2016 72,178 miles

Offside Front wheel arch liner/under tray damaged

Oil leak strong advise clean and repair ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

fuel cap seal perishing

Fail 9 Sep 2016 72,178 miles

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

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

Offside Front wheel arch liner/under tray damaged

Oil leak strong advise clean and repair ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front tyres 2.5mm wear edges

both front tyres valves perishing

fuel cap seal perishing

Pass 22 Aug 2015 64,508 miles

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

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)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyre 3mm wear inner and outer edge tyre valves perishing.

Pass 16 Aug 2014 56,651 miles

(1)Slight oil leak under treays fitted.(2)Nearside rear tyre 2.5-3mm (3)Offside rear tyre 3mm.

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

Pass 9 Aug 2013 46,932 miles

Slight oil leak under trays fitted advise clean

Fail 9 Aug 2013 46,932 miles

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

Slight oil leak under trays fitted advise clean

Pass 24 Aug 2012 40,638 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Aug 2011 31,425 miles

all tyres worn down to 3mm to 4mm

Pass 26 Aug 2010 24,527 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 20,345 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 20,031 miles

rear tyres 4mm

Pass 15 Aug 2008 16,111 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 10,628 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2007 10,628 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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 NVC is a 2004 BMW 316 in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 NVC, 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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AF54 NVC is a 2004 BMW 316, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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