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AK54 ONV

2004 BMW 316

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2012
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

107,293 mi
Last recorded107,293 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2011
Typical for 2004 BMW 31669,782 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2011 107,293 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 1 Oct 2010 93,054 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

rear diff oil leak

Fail 25 Sep 2010 92,763 miles

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

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

rear diff oil leak

Pass 26 Sep 2009 81,497 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2008 65,503 miles

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

oil leck from rear dif

Pass 24 Sep 2007 47,794 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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AK54 ONV is a 2004 BMW 316 in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 AK54 ONV, 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 ONV registered?

AK54 ONV is a 2004 BMW 316, first registered on 25 September 2004.

Is AK54 ONV safe to buy?

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