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FY54 PXA

2004 BMW 316

Blue Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

75,628 mi
Last recorded75,628 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2018
Typical for 2004 BMW 31669,782 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY54 PXA
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2018 75,628 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2018 75,628 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded at brake caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 31 Aug 2017 73,680 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 73,357 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rears in clips and at rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 11 Mar 2016 71,397 miles

EXHAUST SUPPORT BRACKET CORRODED THROUGH AT GEARBOX.

REAR ENDS OF MAIN BRAKE PIPES CORRODED

Fail 9 Mar 2016 71,397 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

EXHAUST SUPPORT BRACKET CORRODED THROUGH AT GEARBOX.

REAR ENDS OF MAIN BRAKE PIPES CORRODED

Pass 9 Mar 2015 69,064 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front seatbelts slow to retract

front exhaust bracket rotted off but system still supported

osr trim loose

Pass 27 Mar 2014 66,377 miles

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

exhaust front pipe support bracket to gear-box corroded through.osf tyre slightly out of shape.

Pass 15 Mar 2013 63,519 miles

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

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

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

engine oil leak

Pass 5 Mar 2012 60,682 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 57,863 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 51,798 miles

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

Fail 23 Mar 2010 51,794 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2008 38,873 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2007 29,714 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 PXA is a 2004 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 PXA, 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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FY54 PXA is a 2004 BMW 316, first registered on 18 September 2004.

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