MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
108,075 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Central brake pipe not in retaining clip
Oil leak ()
slight play in steering rack
Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge
Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge
Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Oil leak ()
slight play in steering rack
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge
Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge
Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Oil leak ()
slight play in steering rack
Front oil leak
exhaust heat sheild
ns mirror missing
Front oil leak
Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
exhaust heat sheild
ns mirror missing
Front oil leak
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nail in nearside front tyre
Oil leak
engine light on
front brake pads wearing low/brake discs worn
front exhaust mounting bracket broken
Nail in nearside front tyre
Oil leak
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
engine light on
front brake pads wearing low/brake discs worn
front exhaust mounting bracket broken
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
How Reliable is the BMW 316?
Based on 1,210,990 MOT tests across 108,989 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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FL54 OBC is a 2004 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.
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 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 FL54 OBC, 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 FL54 OBC registered?
FL54 OBC is a 2004 BMW 316, first registered on 23 September 2004.
Is FL54 OBC safe to buy?
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