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FX54 ZZF

2004 BMW 316

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2022
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

67,679 mi
Last recorded67,679 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2021
Typical for 2004 BMW 31669,782 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX54 ZZF
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2021 67,679 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2019 67,674 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm all 4 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2018 64,148 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Apr 2017 62,078 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 60,540 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 57,450 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 16 Apr 2014 53,994 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 49,757 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 46,407 miles

rear o/s seat belt would not lock as there was plastic in lock (but works now)

Pass 18 Apr 2011 37,607 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 28,860 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2010 28,860 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 14 Apr 2009 20,035 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2008 12,771 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 2,349 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 ZZF is a 2004 BMW 316 in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 FX54 ZZF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FX54 ZZF registered?

FX54 ZZF is a 2004 BMW 316, first registered on 28 September 2004.

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