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FE54 KZA

2004 BMW 316

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

149,311 mi
Last recorded149,311 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2017
Typical for 2004 BMW 31669,782 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE54 KZA
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2017 149,311 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 15 Apr 2016 143,336 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush offside and nearside rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

front brake pads wearing low

oil leak

Fail 15 Apr 2016 143,336 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush offside and nearside rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

front brake pads wearing low

oil leak

Pass 7 Apr 2015 134,959 miles

Oil leak

heatshed loose

Fail 1 Apr 2015 134,950 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

heatshed loose

Pass 8 Apr 2014 122,792 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres near limit

reverse light on when fog switched on

Pass 3 Apr 2013 110,039 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 97,381 miles

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

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

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

both rear tyres worn low

Pass 4 Apr 2011 82,778 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 70,939 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 60,938 miles

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

Fail 15 Apr 2009 60,937 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2008 46,253 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2007 41,510 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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FE54 KZA is a 2004 BMW 316 in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 FE54 KZA, 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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FE54 KZA is a 2004 BMW 316, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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