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AK54 EAC

2004 BMW 316

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

149,458 mi
Last recorded149,458 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2021
Typical for 2004 BMW 31669,782 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK54 EAC
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2021 149,458 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front and rear discs. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Exhaust front pipe mounting bracket broken.

Nearside Front Indicator lens broken repaired with tape.

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

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

Rear exhaust hanger insecure.

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres perished and cracked . 225/50/16. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 28 Sep 2021 149,458 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front and rear discs. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Exhaust front pipe mounting bracket broken.

Headlamp aim too high Both. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Indicator lens broken repaired with tape.

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

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

Rear exhaust hanger insecure.

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres perished and cracked . 225/50/16. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Sep 2020 129,193 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 17 Sep 2020 128,895 miles

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (8.2.1.2 (f))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both sides rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2019 110,164 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2018 92,375 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Sep 2018 92,375 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2017 85,164 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 79,149 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 73,515 miles

Nearside Front Brake flexi pipe starting to crack

Offside Front Brake flexi pipe starting to crack

Pass 9 Sep 2014 67,197 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 61,205 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2013 61,205 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 17 Sep 2012 54,541 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 47,138 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 41,288 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2009 32,087 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2009 32,087 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 24,885 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 17,252 miles

Nail in rear tyre

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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AK54 EAC is a 2004 BMW 316 in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AK54 EAC, 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 AK54 EAC registered?

AK54 EAC is a 2004 BMW 316, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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