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EF54 ZHJ

2004 BMW 316

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2020
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

97,463 mi
Last recorded97,463 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2019
Typical for 2004 BMW 31669,782 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF54 ZHJ
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2019 97,463 miles

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 leek

Fail 19 Aug 2019 97,463 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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 leek

Pass 19 Jul 2018 93,301 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing uneven

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

Fail 19 Jul 2018 93,301 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing uneven

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Aug 2017 90,556 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn uneven

Nearside Rear tyre worn uneven

near side door mirror damaged

Pass 16 Aug 2016 84,896 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded offside/nearside (3.6.B.2c)

nearside rear tyre starting to perish

Fail 15 Aug 2016 84,896 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords badly perished and split (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded offside/nearside (3.6.B.2c)

front brake discs worn

nearside rear tyre starting to perish

Pass 24 Jul 2015 75,160 miles

ENGINE OIL LEAKS PRESENT

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

Nearside Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 30 May 2014 70,387 miles

Front brake discs worn & pads getting low.

Fail 29 May 2014 70,387 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front brake discs worn & pads getting low.

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 10 May 2013 59,813 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Fail 10 May 2013 59,813 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 11 Apr 2012 50,453 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

damage to rear bumper

front exhaust retaining bracket heavily corroded

Pass 14 Apr 2011 42,751 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2011 42,751 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2010 38,939 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 7 Aug 2010 38,935 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Aug 2009 33,332 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2008 27,970 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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EF54 ZHJ is a 2004 BMW 316 in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 EF54 ZHJ, 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 EF54 ZHJ registered?

EF54 ZHJ is a 2004 BMW 316, first registered on 22 December 2004.

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