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AJ54 HNC

2004 BMW 316

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2022
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

95,906 mi
Last recorded95,906 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2021
Typical for 2004 BMW 31669,782 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ54 HNC
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2021 95,906 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2021 95,906 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Apr 2020 89,561 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2018 82,106 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2017 76,780 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2016 70,125 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 30 Aug 2016 70,125 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 5 Sep 2015 63,211 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2014 57,510 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 52,945 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

centre exhaust holder corroded and insecure

Fail 17 Sep 2013 52,945 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

centre exhaust holder corroded and insecure

Pass 20 Sep 2012 48,260 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 44,323 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2011 44,323 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2010 40,752 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 32,521 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 27,971 miles

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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AJ54 HNC is a 2004 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 AJ54 HNC, 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 AJ54 HNC registered?

AJ54 HNC is a 2004 BMW 316, first registered on 9 November 2004.

Is AJ54 HNC safe to buy?

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