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FD54 BVO

2004 BMW 316

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2021
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

89,703 mi
Last recorded89,703 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2020
Typical for 2004 BMW 31669,782 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD54 BVO
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2020 89,703 miles

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both front (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2019 86,269 miles

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

Fail 16 Aug 2019 86,269 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded front to centre rear (1.1.11 (c))

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 Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 15 Jun 2018 79,978 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 15 Jun 2018 79,978 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Fail 16 May 2018 79,955 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front tyre perishing

Pass 15 May 2017 71,618 miles
Fail 15 May 2017 71,618 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported flexi hose (3.6.B.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 13 Jul 2016 66,383 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2016 66,361 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at rear and by fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at rear and by fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 Jun 2015 59,068 miles

As per failure.

Fail 16 Jun 2015 59,044 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

1. Unable to inspect outer sills fully due to plastic sill covers. 2. Steel brake pipes at rear starting to corrode. 3. Front brake hoses starting to perish. 4. Rear brake pads wearing low.

Pass 13 Jun 2014 51,376 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 4 Jun 2013 45,815 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2013 45,814 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

1. Unable to inspect outer sills fully due to plastic sill covers. 2. Front tyres wearing low. 3. Hand brake travel on limit.

Pass 5 Mar 2012 39,309 miles

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

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2011 29,918 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 25,516 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 19,927 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2009 19,927 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2008 15,014 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2008 15,014 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Nov 2007 10,044 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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
Full BMW 316 reliability report

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FD54 BVO is a 2004 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 FD54 BVO, 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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FD54 BVO is a 2004 BMW 316, first registered on 19 November 2004.

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