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AO54 HCL

2004 BMW 316

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

96,427 mi
Last recorded96,427 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2020
Typical for 2004 BMW 31669,782 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO54 HCL
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2020 96,427 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Oct 2019 92,099 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2019 92,097 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2018 73,884 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2017 65,608 miles

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Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 7 Oct 2016 58,833 miles

Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush n/s and o/s rear bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

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)

Pass 9 Oct 2015 51,768 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Oct 2015 51,768 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2014 45,925 miles

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

engine has oil leaks

Pass 29 Oct 2013 39,917 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2012 33,497 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2012 33,497 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Nov 2011 30,018 miles

traction control light on

Fail 3 Nov 2011 30,018 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

traction control light on

Pass 30 Oct 2010 28,249 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

gearbox exhaust mounting corroded

tracktion control light up on dash

Pass 3 Nov 2009 26,198 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 22,664 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 19,184 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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AO54 HCL is a 2004 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 HCL, 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 HCL registered?

AO54 HCL is a 2004 BMW 316, first registered on 28 September 2004.

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