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FX54 OLH

2004 BMW 316

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

115,378 mi
Last recorded115,378 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2018
Typical for 2004 BMW 31669,782 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX54 OLH
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2018 115,378 miles

Off side front brake pipe is showing some signs of corrosion.

The front brake discs are showing some signs of wear.

Pass 6 May 2017 111,949 miles

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

The front brake discs showing signs of wear.

coil spring worn Both rear. (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 28 Apr 2017 111,948 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded One front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both front (8.2.2)

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

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

The front brake discs showing signs of wear.

The rear brake discs deteriorated.

Travel on parking brake lever.

coil spring worn Both rear. (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 28 Apr 2016 107,043 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 99,948 miles

Play in both front suspension arms rear bushes

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 25 Apr 2015 99,948 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 28 Apr 2014 92,294 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

The front brake discs showing some wear/corrosion.

The nearside front and offside front tyres starting to wear low on the tyre edges.

The nearside front lower wishbone rear bush starting to split.

The rear brake discs showing signs of wear/corrosion on the inner face.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

multiple exhaust sections have noisey baffles

Fail 25 Apr 2014 92,294 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

The front brake discs showing some wear/corrosion.

The nearside front and offside front tyres starting to wear low on the tyre edges.

The nearside front lower wishbone rear bush starting to split.

The rear brake discs showing signs of wear/corrosion on the inner face.

The rear exhaust heat shield loose.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Apr 2013 85,777 miles

Brake pipes at the rear of the vehicle are showing some signs of corrosion in places.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 25 Apr 2013 85,777 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Brake pipes at the rear of the vehicle are showing some signs of corrosion in places.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 26 Apr 2012 80,358 miles

The bracket supporting the front section of the exhaust system is in poor condition due to corrosion.

The front and rear brake discs are showing some signs of wear.

Fail 25 Apr 2012 80,358 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

The bracket supporting the front section of the exhaust system is in poor condition due to corrosion.

The front and rear brake discs are showing some signs of wear.

Pass 19 Apr 2011 74,562 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 71,505 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 53,573 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2008 38,780 miles
Fail 7 May 2008 38,770 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)

engine management light on

Pass 17 Sep 2007 33,192 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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FX54 OLH is a 2004 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 FX54 OLH, 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 FX54 OLH registered?

FX54 OLH is a 2004 BMW 316, first registered on 3 September 2004.

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