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BG54 AEX

2004 BMW 316

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

139,189 mi
Last recorded139,189 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2020
Typical for 2004 BMW 31669,782 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG54 AEX
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2020 139,189 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2019 135,011 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2019 135,011 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2018 125,884 miles

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

engine oil leak

Fail 24 Feb 2018 125,884 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

engine oil leak

Pass 7 Feb 2017 117,799 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2017 117,798 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both sides (8.2.2)

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

Pass 12 Feb 2016 116,338 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2014 115,166 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 2 Jan 2014 109,625 miles

Oil leak

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

engine getting smokey

Fail 30 Dec 2013 109,572 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

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

engine getting smokey

Pass 16 Jul 2012 97,514 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 84,741 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 75,457 miles

Restricted view under vehicle under tray fitted

Unable to check outer sills plastic covers fitted

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

Pass 12 May 2009 69,791 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 63,757 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2007 63,407 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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BG54 AEX is a 2004 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 BG54 AEX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of BG54 AEX?

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What year was BG54 AEX registered?

BG54 AEX is a 2004 BMW 316, first registered on 27 October 2004.

Is BG54 AEX safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG54 AEX shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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