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FN54 JUC

2004 BMW 316

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2018
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

99,461 mi
Last recorded99,461 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2017
Typical for 2004 BMW 31669,782 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN54 JUC
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2017 99,461 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2016 88,554 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2015 82,098 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 75,922 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2013 68,878 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2012 61,280 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 47,694 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 41,702 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 37,150 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2008 33,542 miles

Advise front pads borderline low

Pass 21 Aug 2007 29,015 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2007 29,013 miles

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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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FN54 JUC is a 2004 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 FN54 JUC, 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 FN54 JUC registered?

FN54 JUC is a 2004 BMW 316, first registered on 1 September 2004.

Is FN54 JUC safe to buy?

The MOT history for FN54 JUC shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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