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FH54 MVR

2004 BMW 316

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2020
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

91,263 mi
Last recorded91,263 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2019
Typical for 2004 BMW 31669,782 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH54 MVR
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2019 91,263 miles

Coolant leak ()

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

exhuast slight leak and corroded

slight handbrake travel

Pass 4 Jan 2018 80,797 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2016 74,387 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2015 70,347 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2014 65,223 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2013 60,578 miles

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

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

warning light on dash AMBER

Pass 19 Dec 2012 52,453 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2012 52,453 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Dec 2011 40,046 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2010 32,294 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2009 28,023 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2008 22,669 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2007 17,017 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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FH54 MVR is a 2004 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 FH54 MVR, 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 FH54 MVR registered?

FH54 MVR is a 2004 BMW 316, first registered on 24 December 2004.

Is FH54 MVR safe to buy?

The MOT history for FH54 MVR shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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