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AV54 NZP

2004 BMW 316

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2017
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

83,780 mi
Last recorded83,780 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2016
Typical for 2004 BMW 31669,782 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV54 NZP
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2016 83,780 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

oil leaks

Pass 21 Feb 2015 73,326 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front brake discs corroded

Pass 19 Feb 2014 71,347 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 Feb 2014 71,347 miles

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

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Jan 2013 69,865 miles

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

exhaust bracket broken

Fail 31 Dec 2012 69,856 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

exhaust bracket broken

Pass 2 Nov 2011 68,198 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 Oct 2010 61,949 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Fail 5 Oct 2010 61,935 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 30 Sep 2009 57,365 miles

both front lower wishbone rear bushes have slight movement

underbody covers fitted

Fail 30 Sep 2009 57,365 miles

Offside Rear brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)

both front lower wishbone rear bushes have slight movement

underbody covers fitted

Fail 1 Oct 2008 53,084 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 1 Oct 2008 53,084 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 48,794 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Fail 4 Sep 2007 48,794 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 22 Aug 2007 47,870 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

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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AV54 NZP is a 2004 BMW 316 in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 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 AV54 NZP, 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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AV54 NZP is a 2004 BMW 316, first registered on 29 September 2004.

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