MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
135,702 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides before flexi (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On wear indicators + inner & outer edges very low/Bald (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On wear indicators + inner & outer edges very low/Bald (5.2.3 (e))
Under trays fitted
Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak ()
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
smoke emitted when revved both o/s tyres low various metal brake pipes corroded
engine oil leak
Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both D bushes (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
engine oil leak
front exhaust bracket broken
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
both front suspension arm rear bushes have play (close to excess)
front exhaust bracket broken
nearside front tyre slight bulge outer wall
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Non obligatory mirror damaged
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
front exhaust mount broken
nearside front suspension arm rear bush worn
nearside front tyre slight bulge outer wall
offside front suspension arm rear bush worn
Non obligatory mirror damaged
both front lower suspension arm rear bushes worn close to excess (soon need replacing)
front exhaust mount bracket broken
Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Non obligatory mirror damaged
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
both front lower suspension arm rear bushes worn close to excess (soon need replacing)
front exhaust mount bracket broken
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Non obligatory mirror damaged
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)
front exhaust bracket broken
offside rear tyre at 2mm
Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Non obligatory mirror damaged
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)
front exhaust bracket broken
nearside rear tyre at 3mm and possible puncture
offside rear tyre at 2mm
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Non obligatory mirror damaged
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
front and rear brake pads low
front tyres wearing inner edges
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Non obligatory mirror damaged
Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the BMW 316?
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FP54 XZJ is a 2004 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.
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 FP54 XZJ, 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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FP54 XZJ is a 2004 BMW 316, first registered on 17 November 2004.
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