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AK54 TGJ

2004 BMW 316

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

107,903 mi
Last recorded107,903 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2019
Typical for 2004 BMW 31669,782 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2019 107,903 miles

both front tyres perished

brake pipes corroded

exhaust system corroded

oil leak engine

rear discs corroded

Fail 16 Oct 2019 107,901 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

both front tyres perished

brake pipes corroded

exhaust system corroded

oil leak engine

rear discs corroded

Fail 4 Oct 2019 107,801 miles

Emissions not tested Engine light on and failing bet test badly (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

All tyres very deteriorated

Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported both main (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

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

Rear inner wings and floor pans corroded

Suspension arm bushes deteriorated

Pass 25 Sep 2018 104,626 miles

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

Offside Front 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))

Fail 25 Sep 2018 104,619 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front 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))

Pass 6 Oct 2017 102,640 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2017 102,636 miles

Brake performance not tested due to leak (3.7.A.1)

Rear Braking system leaking osr nsr (3.6.A.1)

Pass 6 Oct 2016 100,053 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2015 94,575 miles

Brake pipes corroded

Handbrake poor

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2014 91,227 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2013 85,043 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2013 85,043 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2012 77,455 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2011 70,463 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2010 63,228 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 54,199 miles

Gear box to Exhaust bracket rusty

Pass 17 Oct 2008 44,087 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2007 32,791 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 TGJ is a 2004 BMW 316 in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 TGJ, 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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AK54 TGJ is a 2004 BMW 316, first registered on 19 October 2004.

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