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FV53 WGO

2004 BMW 316

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2019
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

69,429 mi
Last recorded69,429 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2018
Typical for 2004 BMW 31669,782 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV53 WGO
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2018 69,429 miles

Coolant leak ()

Corrosion rear sub frame/hubs/brake calipers and hose ferruals

Parking brake just passed efficiency

bad corrosion front hubs/dampers/steering etc

Pass 26 Sep 2017 65,583 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2017 65,583 miles

Fuel system component leaking fuel filter (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint drop/link/post (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Sep 2016 61,053 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2016 61,050 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/50/16 (4.1.E.1)

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

both front brake discs heavily corroded on inner surfaces.

Pass 8 Dec 2015 59,017 miles

front brake discs heavily corroded inner faces strongly recommend changing asap

surface corrosion started on suspension parts

Fail 8 Dec 2015 59,017 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

front brake discs heavily corroded inner faces strongly recommend changing asap

surface corrosion started on suspension parts

Pass 21 Nov 2014 56,280 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2014 56,271 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 23 Jun 2014 56,228 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 31 Jan 2014 53,756 miles

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

Fail 27 Jan 2014 53,735 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2013 46,031 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Jan 2012 39,527 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2011 33,124 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2010 26,133 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 Jul 2009 23,711 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 16,591 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2008 14,548 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2007 10,689 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2007 10,678 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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FV53 WGO is a 2004 BMW 316 in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 FV53 WGO, 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 FV53 WGO registered?

FV53 WGO is a 2004 BMW 316, first registered on 4 February 2004.

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