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BL54 RXR

2004 BMW 316

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2015
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

31,414 mi
Last recorded31,414 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2014
Typical for 2004 BMW 31669,782 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL54 RXR
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2014 31,414 miles

All tyres slightly perished

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 15 Oct 2013 28,009 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES AT 3M OF TREAD

Fail 10 Oct 2012 25,746 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 10 Oct 2012 25,746 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2011 22,927 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2010 19,959 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2009 17,048 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 14,479 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2007 11,656 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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BL54 RXR is a 2004 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 BL54 RXR, 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 BL54 RXR registered?

BL54 RXR is a 2004 BMW 316, first registered on 30 December 2004.

Is BL54 RXR safe to buy?

The MOT history for BL54 RXR shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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