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FE54 UGT

2004 BMW 316

Blue Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2021
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

95,767 mi
Last recorded95,767 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2020
Typical for 2004 BMW 31669,782 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE54 UGT
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2020 95,767 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2019 92,375 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 89,625 miles

Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 19 May 2017 86,665 miles
Pass 19 May 2016 83,726 miles

Nearside Rear 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 15 May 2015 81,498 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 78,397 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 74,189 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 70,179 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2010 61,291 miles

Covers fitted to vehicle.

Front wishbone bushes signs of movement under load.

Various bodywork damage around vehicle.

Fail 4 Dec 2010 61,289 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Covers fitted to vehicle.

Front brake discs lipped rusty,advise wheels removed brake inspection.

Front wishbone bushes signs of movement under load.

Various bodywork damage around vehicle.

Pass 30 Nov 2009 53,056 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2008 47,394 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2007 39,730 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 UGT is a 2004 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 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 UGT, 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 FE54 UGT registered?

FE54 UGT is a 2004 BMW 316, first registered on 14 October 2004.

Is FE54 UGT safe to buy?

The MOT history for FE54 UGT shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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