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BK54 ZPX

2004 BMW 316

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

95,655 mi
Last recorded95,655 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2016
Typical for 2004 BMW 31669,782 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK54 ZPX
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Fail 25 Nov 2016 95,655 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear lense damaged but not showing white light

Oil leak ()

Pass 9 Nov 2015 87,898 miles

engine oil leak

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Nov 2014 81,637 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front wiper blades smearing

Pass 13 Nov 2013 77,098 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 Nov 2013 77,098 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Oct 2012 73,803 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 20 Oct 2011 65,432 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front brake disc worn & lipped

Fail 27 Sep 2010 58,459 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Rear washer does not squirt any water on screen

Pass 27 Sep 2010 58,459 miles

Rear washer does not squirt any water on screen

Pass 30 Oct 2009 49,594 miles

Slight movement on nearside and offside front wishbone rear bushes.

Pass 22 Oct 2008 41,947 miles

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

nearside front tyre slightly wearing from inner edge

Fail 22 Oct 2008 41,947 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

nearside front tyre slightly wearing from inner edge

Pass 14 Sep 2007 31,634 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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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BK54 ZPX is a 2004 BMW 316 in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 BK54 ZPX, 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

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What year was BK54 ZPX registered?

BK54 ZPX is a 2004 BMW 316, first registered on 29 September 2004.

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The MOT history for BK54 ZPX shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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