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EJ54 FMF

2004 BMW 316

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2023
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

119,334 mi
Last recorded119,334 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2022
Typical for 2004 BMW 31669,782 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ54 FMF
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2022 119,334 miles

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

Fail 31 Oct 2022 119,334 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 5 Nov 2021 113,979 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 2014 tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 2014 tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 4 Nov 2021 113,979 miles

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

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

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 2014 tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre at 2mm legal limit 1.6 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 2014 tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Nov 2020 110,840 miles

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

Fail 9 Nov 2020 110,838 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded marked in yellow (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 16 Nov 2019 107,835 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

exhausht front mounting broken,but still supported

Pass 10 Nov 2018 101,503 miles

engine oil needs topping up

front exhuast bracket broken,but system still supported

Pass 16 Nov 2017 96,013 miles

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

Oil leak ()

o/s/f tyre wearing on outside edge

Pass 23 Nov 2016 88,956 miles

advise front wiper blades, split

oil leak

Pass 24 Nov 2015 82,999 miles

oil leak

Pass 13 Nov 2014 77,588 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2013 73,049 miles

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

Fail 25 Nov 2013 73,049 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2012 69,020 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Nov 2011 67,286 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 24 Nov 2010 59,452 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2009 50,817 miles

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

front brake discs lipped corroded

Pass 10 Nov 2008 39,531 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2007 26,410 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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EJ54 FMF is a 2004 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 EJ54 FMF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EJ54 FMF registered?

EJ54 FMF is a 2004 BMW 316, first registered on 26 November 2004.

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