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BN54 LWK

2004 BMW 316

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2023
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

84,341 mi
Last recorded84,341 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2022
Typical for 2004 BMW 31669,782 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN54 LWK
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2022 84,341 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust frontpipe flange too middle bolts/nuts corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both main over fuel tank to flexis (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 16 Aug 2022 84,341 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust frontpipe flange too middle bolts/nuts corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both main over fuel tank to flexis (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Aug 2021 82,172 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2021 82,172 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inside edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Aug 2020 81,401 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2020 81,397 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2019 79,199 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases section (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside performance low indicating adjustment is required

Oil leak, but not excessive front of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Aug 2019 79,198 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases section (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside parking brake performance low indicating adjustment is required

Oil leak, but not excessive front of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2018 74,613 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear flexi join (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 17 Aug 2018 74,613 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear flexi join (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2017 69,710 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2017 69,710 miles

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear tyres perished 2m (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Aug 2016 63,294 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 58,942 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 55,071 miles

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

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

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

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

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Sep 2013 52,781 miles

slight cuts in n/s and o/s/f tyres.

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

front pads getting low.

Pass 5 Sep 2012 48,229 miles

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

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

front brake discs corroding.

rear brake discs corroding.

slight cuts in n/s//f and o/s/f tyres.

tread wearing off n/s/f and o/s/f tyre inner edges.

Pass 5 Sep 2011 40,078 miles

front wipers slightly deteriorated

Pass 1 Sep 2010 31,606 miles

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Inner Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 31 Aug 2010 31,604 miles

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

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

Offside Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Inner Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 10 Sep 2009 23,221 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 17,205 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 11,531 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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BN54 LWK is a 2004 BMW 316 in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 BN54 LWK, 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 BN54 LWK registered?

BN54 LWK is a 2004 BMW 316, first registered on 8 September 2004.

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