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BP53 HXU

2004 BMW 316

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

124,374 mi
Last recorded124,374 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2018
Typical for 2004 BMW 31669,782 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP53 HXU
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Fail 23 Oct 2018 124,374 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2017 106,572 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 17 Feb 2016 102,021 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 96,972 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Rear tyres are worn in centre of tread.

Fail 26 Feb 2014 89,330 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 26 Feb 2014 89,330 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 2 Mar 2013 84,521 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2012 75,830 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2011 66,769 miles

fluid stain around fuel filter

movement in offside and nearside front suspension lower arm rear bushes

Fail 4 Mar 2011 66,769 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

fluid stain around fuel filter

movement in offside and nearside front suspension lower arm rear bushes

Pass 27 Feb 2010 58,366 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2009 55,513 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2008 52,259 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2007 47,635 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 8 Feb 2007 47,635 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2007 47,601 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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BP53 HXU is a 2004 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BP53 HXU, 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 BP53 HXU registered?

BP53 HXU is a 2004 BMW 316, first registered on 9 January 2004.

Is BP53 HXU safe to buy?

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