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FL54 UGW

2004 BMW 316

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

98,554 mi
Last recorded98,554 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2017
Typical for 2004 BMW 31669,782 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL54 UGW
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2017 98,554 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 8 Apr 2016 95,024 miles

Centre Front mount broken

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded f too r pipe rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

oil leak

Fail 8 Apr 2016 95,024 miles

Centre Front mount broken

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded f too r pipe rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

oil leak

Pass 9 Apr 2015 89,521 miles

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

Fail 30 Mar 2015 89,367 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2014 81,815 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 9 Mar 2013 78,846 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Mar 2012 74,895 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2011 70,737 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)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2010 67,544 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 60,679 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2008 53,100 miles

front brake pads low

n/s/r tyre on 3mm

o/s/r tyre on 2mm

stone chip in n/s of windscreen

Pass 25 Sep 2007 44,381 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2007 44,381 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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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FL54 UGW is a 2004 BMW 316 in Silver 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 FL54 UGW, 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 UGW registered?

FL54 UGW is a 2004 BMW 316, first registered on 29 September 2004.

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