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FY54 PXG

2004 BMW 316

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2025
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

85,840 mi
Last recorded85,840 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2024
Typical for 2004 BMW 31669,782 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY54 PXG
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2024 85,840 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2023 79,186 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2022 70,798 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2021 62,551 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2020 61,651 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2019 60,377 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2018 58,743 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2018 58,743 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jun 2017 57,276 miles

oil leak

Pass 13 Jun 2016 55,559 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 53,753 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2014 51,965 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 49,757 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 47,455 miles

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

front discs lipped

osf tyre wall to shoulder cracked all round

Pass 11 Jul 2011 45,273 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 40,606 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 34,016 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2009 34,016 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2008 27,039 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 19,632 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 PXG is a 2004 BMW 316 in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 PXG, 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 FY54 PXG registered?

FY54 PXG is a 2004 BMW 316, first registered on 23 September 2004.

Is FY54 PXG safe to buy?

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