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FY54 UPN

2004 BMW 316

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2024
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

145,701 mi
Last recorded145,701 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2023
Typical for 2004 BMW 31669,782 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2023 145,701 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2022 144,680 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2022 144,679 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (both) by petrol tank (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Aug 2021 143,841 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear of front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Aug 2020 143,350 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2019 142,505 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Nearside =260Kg Offside =310Kg. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Jul 2018 134,717 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Aug 2017 129,033 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2016 117,461 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2015 104,997 miles

Fuel cap seal starting to deteriorate

Installation of manufacturers lower engine limiting inspection to certain components

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

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

Fail 17 Aug 2015 104,995 miles

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only Missing ratchet teeth midway (3.1.2) DANGEROUS

Fuel cap seal starting to deteriorate

Installation of manufacturers lower engine limiting inspection to certain components

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2014 95,688 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 12 Aug 2013 83,717 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2012 69,621 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 59,062 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 49,818 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 44,288 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2009 44,288 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 16 Sep 2008 39,382 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 27,908 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 UPN 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 85%.

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 UPN, 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 UPN is a 2004 BMW 316, first registered on 29 September 2004.

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