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BN54 SWK

2004 BMW 316

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

94,131 mi
Last recorded94,131 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2018
Typical for 2004 BMW 31669,782 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN54 SWK
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2018 94,131 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

under trays and covers fitted throughout

Pass 12 Sep 2017 82,539 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexy hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexy hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexy hose (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 6 Sep 2017 82,527 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexy hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexy hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexy hose (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 2 Sep 2016 72,259 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexy hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexy hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexy hose (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 24 Aug 2016 72,011 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexy hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexy hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexy hose (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Sep 2015 60,763 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 54,008 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 15 Sep 2014 54,008 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres perished and cracked

Pass 5 Sep 2013 50,574 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

both front tyres perished and cracked

fuel cap seal slightly perished

Pass 20 Aug 2012 46,728 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 18 Aug 2011 42,700 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 38,037 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 31,037 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)

Pass 20 Aug 2008 24,909 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 19,136 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 SWK is a 2004 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BN54 SWK, 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 SWK registered?

BN54 SWK is a 2004 BMW 316, first registered on 17 September 2004.

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