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AK54 OOD

2004 BMW 316

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2020
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

118,836 mi
Last recorded118,836 miles
Recorded on28 May 2019
Typical for 2004 BMW 31669,782 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 May 2019 118,836 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2018 113,056 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2017 109,118 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2016 104,240 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2015 97,849 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front seat release handle broken

Pass 1 Sep 2014 87,202 miles

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)

Pass 30 Aug 2013 74,614 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Pass 30 Aug 2012 61,443 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Sep 2011 50,727 miles

both rear tyres at 2.5mm

Fail 24 Sep 2011 50,625 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres at 2.5mm

Pass 11 Sep 2010 38,913 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2009 26,746 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 19,556 miles

both rear tyres on 3mm

Fail 23 Sep 2008 19,556 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

both rear tyres on 3mm

Pass 11 Sep 2007 12,147 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 OOD is a 2004 BMW 316 in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 AK54 OOD, 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 OOD registered?

AK54 OOD is a 2004 BMW 316, first registered on 29 September 2004.

Is AK54 OOD safe to buy?

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