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FN54 ZKY

2004 BMW 316

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

108,735 mi
Last recorded108,735 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2019
Typical for 2004 BMW 31669,782 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN54 ZKY
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2019 108,735 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2019 108,735 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 May 2018 98,726 miles

front wishbone bushes worn

rear diff leaking

rear rigids corroded

Fail 21 May 2018 98,724 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose porous (1.1.12 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose porous (1.1.12 (e))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Undertray insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

front wishbone bushes worn

rear diff leaking

rear rigids corroded

Fail 18 May 2018 98,408 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Upper door hinge pin worn

Offside Front wiper blade smeary

Oil leak very bad engine oil leak ()

fuel cap seal perished but still creates a seal

Pass 29 Apr 2017 78,323 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear (over the tank) (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front tyre feathering on outer edge

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

Offside Front tyre feathering on outer edge 205/55/16

engine smokes slightly

Pass 23 Apr 2016 64,499 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 51,173 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2014 49,955 miles

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

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

advise attention to damage on offside windscreen

front exhaust braket broken advise replacment

front subframe has damage on the offside

Pass 12 Sep 2013 44,238 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

front exhaust bracket deteriorated but still supports exhaust

Pass 3 Oct 2012 44,223 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2012 44,223 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Oct 2011 40,344 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 35,289 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 29,564 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

slight inbalance in front brakes

Pass 28 Aug 2008 23,494 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 17,595 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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FN54 ZKY is a 2004 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 ZKY, 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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FN54 ZKY is a 2004 BMW 316, first registered on 6 September 2004.

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