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AO54 HCH

2004 BMW 316

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2017
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

99,654 mi
Last recorded99,654 miles
Recorded on21 May 2016
Typical for 2004 BMW 31669,782 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO54 HCH
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 May 2016 99,654 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded rear section of offside front to rear steel pipe (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 26 May 2015 87,034 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 9 Apr 2014 74,374 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2012 60,449 miles

Chip in windscreen

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

OSR wheel bearing noisey

Oil leak

Pass 1 Oct 2011 51,267 miles

Offside and nearside front tyres tread perishing.

Fail 1 Oct 2011 51,267 miles

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

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

Offside and nearside front tyres tread perishing.

Pass 16 Oct 2010 46,370 miles

offside front tyre has a small cut in outer sidewall

sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 13 Oct 2009 38,965 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 30,511 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Oct 2007 23,462 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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AO54 HCH is a 2004 BMW 316 in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 AO54 HCH, 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 AO54 HCH registered?

AO54 HCH is a 2004 BMW 316, first registered on 24 September 2004.

Is AO54 HCH safe to buy?

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