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106,655 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
exhaust corroded
not able to check outer sills
slight blue smoke on tick over
surface corrosion to rear suspension cpmponants
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
exhaust corroded
not able to check outer sills
slight blue smoke on tick over
surface corrosion to rear suspension cpmponants
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Lower Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Upper Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded section of main (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded section of main (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear coil spring rusty
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick brake pad warning light on (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front of engine under cover insecure
Offside Rear brake pad warning wire broken
Offside Rear coil spring rusty
Nearside Front Tyre wearing on the inner edge
Nearside Front Tyre wearing on the inner edge
Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint o/s and n/s (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint o/s and n/s (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the BMW 316?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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BV54 EMJ is a 2004 BMW 316 in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.
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 BV54 EMJ, 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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BV54 EMJ is a 2004 BMW 316, first registered on 1 September 2004.
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