MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
115,378 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Off side front brake pipe is showing some signs of corrosion.
The front brake discs are showing some signs of wear.
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)
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)
Play in both front suspension arms rear bushes
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
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)
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
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
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
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
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.
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.
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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
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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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FX54 OLH is a 2004 BMW 316, first registered on 3 September 2004.
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