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AO54 VUP

2004 BMW 316

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2023
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

78,628 mi
Last recorded78,628 miles
Recorded on3 May 2022
Typical for 2004 BMW 31669,782 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 May 2022 78,628 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 4 Mar 2022 78,620 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 carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both, mains front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2021 71,871 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 8 Feb 2021 71,871 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Feb 2020 67,053 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 31 Jan 2019 61,264 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2018 57,500 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both front wishbone rear bush's (2.4.G.2)

Tyres cracking, Both front and o/s/r

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

Fail 9 Feb 2018 57,433 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both front wishbone rear bush's (2.4.G.2)

Tyres cracking, Both front and o/s/r

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

Pass 23 Feb 2017 55,095 miles

Both front tyre side walls cracking

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

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

Slight brake binding O/S/F

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both front wishbone rear bush's (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Feb 2016 53,294 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Feb 2016 53,293 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2015 51,287 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 17 Feb 2014 47,487 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Slight binding O/S/F brake

Pass 19 Feb 2013 42,899 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2012 39,871 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2012 39,844 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2011 34,569 miles

N/S/R Disc rusted

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

Pass 19 Feb 2010 30,097 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 25,525 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2009 25,525 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2007 19,271 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2007 19,271 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.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 VUP is a 2004 BMW 316 in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 AO54 VUP, 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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AO54 VUP is a 2004 BMW 316, first registered on 5 November 2004.

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