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AF54 YRJ

2004 BMW 316

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2023
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

124,101 mi
Last recorded124,101 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2022
Typical for 2004 BMW 31669,782 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF54 YRJ
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2022 124,101 miles

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

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

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

corrosion under car

Pass 28 Jan 2021 123,213 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2020 119,767 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2018 115,355 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2017 112,345 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Tyre outer sidewall edge wearing worn slightly

Oil leak ()

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All of them from front to rear (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Dec 2016 105,037 miles

Oil leak Engine, gearbox, rear axel ()

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both front rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs (3.5.1i)

coil spring corroded All coils front and rear (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 18 Dec 2015 96,862 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2015 96,841 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2014 87,008 miles

Drivers seatbelt slow to retract

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front wiper blades noisey

Fuel cap seal starting to perish

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Passengers seatbelt slow to retract

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Oct 2013 81,993 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 19 Oct 2013 81,894 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 29 Oct 2012 71,611 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2012 71,295 miles

Nearside Outer Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 21 Oct 2011 64,987 miles

airbag light on

Pass 22 Nov 2010 57,682 miles

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

rear discs corroded

Fail 15 Nov 2010 57,568 miles

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

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

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

rear discs corroded

unable to open boot via boot button

Pass 20 Nov 2009 52,294 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 19 Nov 2009 52,281 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 17 Nov 2008 45,516 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2007 30,711 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Nov 2007 30,711 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2006 11,154 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 YRJ is a 2004 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 YRJ, 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 AF54 YRJ registered?

AF54 YRJ is a 2004 BMW 316, first registered on 10 September 2004.

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