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AO54 MSY

2004 BMW 316

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2013
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

64,462 mi
Last recorded64,462 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2012
Typical for 2004 BMW 31669,782 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO54 MSY
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2012 64,462 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 47,083 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2009 31,305 miles

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

front number plate hand brake serviceable

Pass 6 Jun 2008 27,301 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2007 17,859 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2007 17,859 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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 MSY 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 AO54 MSY, 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 MSY registered?

AO54 MSY is a 2004 BMW 316, first registered on 30 September 2004.

Is AO54 MSY safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO54 MSY shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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