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FY54 NXX

2004 BMW 316

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2022
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

169,372 mi
Last recorded169,372 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2021
Typical for 2004 BMW 31669,782 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY54 NXX
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2021 169,372 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2020 151,377 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2019 132,978 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2018 125,240 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box joint (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2017 111,149 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2016 102,386 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (7.1.2)

Fail 15 Aug 2016 102,340 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Aug 2015 96,084 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)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 May 2014 68,953 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 May 2013 66,968 miles

Oil leak

Fail 2 May 2013 66,968 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Fail 27 Apr 2013 66,948 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

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

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2012 58,915 miles

Airbag light is on

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 27 Apr 2011 47,570 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside front tyre just starting to perish

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside front tyre perishing

Pass 27 Apr 2011 47,570 miles

Nearside front tyre just starting to perish

Offside front tyre perishing

Pass 6 May 2010 36,824 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2009 33,429 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 27,887 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 24,554 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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FY54 NXX is a 2004 BMW 316 in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 FY54 NXX, 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 FY54 NXX registered?

FY54 NXX is a 2004 BMW 316, first registered on 9 September 2004.

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