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EA54 WPT

2004 BMW 316

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

124,747 mi
Last recorded124,747 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2018
Typical for 2004 BMW 31669,782 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA54 WPT
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2018 124,747 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2018 124,739 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Dec 2016 110,784 miles

both front drop links have play

front (gearbox) exhaust mounting broken

major oil leak

rear disc's only have 50% pad contact

Fail 20 Dec 2016 110,783 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect bulb incorrectly fitted (1.8.A.1b)

both front drop links have play

front (gearbox) exhaust mounting broken

major oil leak

rear disc's only have 50% pad contact

Pass 1 Dec 2015 101,071 miles

Front and rear brake discs heavily corroded

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush lower arm (2.4.G.2)

Slight freeplay inner rack ends

Fail 1 Dec 2015 101,071 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint anti roll bar link (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear bush lower arm (2.4.G.2)

Front and rear brake discs heavily corroded

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush lower arm (2.4.G.2)

Slight freeplay inner rack ends

Pass 27 Dec 2014 91,475 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2014 91,474 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Nov 2013 77,914 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Nov 2012 73,695 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 Nov 2011 67,209 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Nov 2011 67,209 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 9 Nov 2010 62,066 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 9 Nov 2010 62,066 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2009 57,204 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2009 57,204 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 4 Nov 2008 51,399 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Nov 2007 45,658 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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EA54 WPT is a 2004 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 WPT, 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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EA54 WPT is a 2004 BMW 316, first registered on 9 November 2004.

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