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EN54 CHG

2004 BMW 316

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

111,848 mi
Last recorded111,848 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2020
Typical for 2004 BMW 31669,782 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN54 CHG
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2020 111,848 miles

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

Fail 15 Jan 2020 111,847 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 11 Jan 2019 96,616 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2019 96,601 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 15 Jan 2018 82,309 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Dec 2016 65,817 miles

Front Oil leak ()

Offside Rear tyre at 3mm

Fail 29 Dec 2016 65,796 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Front Oil leak ()

Offside Rear tyre at 3mm

Pass 7 Jan 2016 63,401 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement offside&nearside front (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Dec 2014 60,491 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2014 57,541 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2014 57,520 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 7 Jan 2013 55,128 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2012 52,271 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Jan 2012 52,271 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2010 48,206 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Jan 2010 44,159 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Jan 2010 44,159 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2009 33,961 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2009 33,961 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Jan 2008 23,877 miles

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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EN54 CHG is a 2004 BMW 316 in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 EN54 CHG, 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 EN54 CHG registered?

EN54 CHG is a 2004 BMW 316, first registered on 17 December 2004.

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