MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
101,681 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Front brakes imbalanced .
Offside Front Brake binding .
Front Number plate is cracked
Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
Front Number plate is cracked
Nearside Rear Road wheel inner rim distorted .
Nearside rear wheel is buckled
nearside & offside lower arm rear bushes have movement
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
nearside & offside lower arm rear bushes have movement
nearside rear tyre is BADLY worn on the inner edge cracking
offside rear tyre is BADLY worn on the inner edge cuts
Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge
Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge
Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge
Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge
hand brake uneven
front tyres are wearing on the inner edges
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
front tyres are wearing on the inner edges
Engine oil leak
Rear brake pads getting very low
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
both front tyres perished slightly in tread
both front lower arm back bushes
both front tyres cracking
Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
How Reliable is the BMW 316?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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EA54 VSP is a 2004 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.
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 EA54 VSP, 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 VSP registered?
EA54 VSP is a 2004 BMW 316, first registered on 16 November 2004.
Is EA54 VSP safe to buy?
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