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EA54 UGV

2004 BMW 316

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2020
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

93,001 mi
Last recorded93,001 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2019
Typical for 2004 BMW 31669,782 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA54 UGV
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2019 93,001 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 1 Oct 2018 92,996 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2017 87,955 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2017 87,955 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm n/s and o/s (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Sep 2016 81,725 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded x2 (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 Sep 2015 76,792 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2014 71,952 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2013 67,088 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (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 has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 3 Oct 2012 61,502 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2011 57,940 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 49,106 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 41,764 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2008 33,681 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2007 26,860 miles

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

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

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)

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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EA54 UGV is a 2004 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 EA54 UGV, 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 EA54 UGV registered?

EA54 UGV is a 2004 BMW 316, first registered on 22 October 2004.

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