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EO54 FLZ

2004 BMW 316

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2024
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

50,431 mi
Last recorded50,431 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2023
Typical for 2004 BMW 31669,782 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO54 FLZ
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2023 50,431 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2022 46,504 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 17 Aug 2022 46,504 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Aug 2021 40,192 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2020 36,239 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2019 32,006 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2018 29,537 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2018 29,537 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Jul 2017 24,609 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both Rear Below 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 27 Jul 2017 24,609 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect Both (1.8.A.1b)

Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both Rear Below 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Sep 2015 24,373 miles

both rear tyres near wear markers

Fail 5 Sep 2015 24,373 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

both rear tyres near wear markers

Pass 22 Mar 2014 19,238 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2012 14,364 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear bumper damaged.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Aug 2012 14,364 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear bumper damaged.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Aug 2011 12,599 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2011 12,599 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2010 10,589 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2010 10,589 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 24 Aug 2009 8,802 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 6,811 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 5,047 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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EO54 FLZ is a 2004 BMW 316 in Grey 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 EO54 FLZ, 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 EO54 FLZ registered?

EO54 FLZ is a 2004 BMW 316, first registered on 9 September 2004.

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