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BN54 WOA

2004 BMW 316

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

96,198 mi
Last recorded96,198 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2017
Typical for 2004 BMW 31669,782 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2017 96,198 miles

Offside Front brake flexi perished

both rear tyres on limit

rear brake pipes slightly corroded

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 2 Nov 2016 88,681 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2015 87,225 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2014 74,939 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 4 Jan 2013 61,808 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2013 61,808 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 18 Apr 2012 57,917 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2012 57,917 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Pass 13 Apr 2011 47,389 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 17 Apr 2010 41,660 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2010 41,660 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

rear brake pads worn.

Pass 25 Nov 2008 36,366 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2007 27,933 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 WOA is a 2004 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 BN54 WOA, 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 BN54 WOA registered?

BN54 WOA is a 2004 BMW 316, first registered on 27 September 2004.

Is BN54 WOA safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN54 WOA shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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