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2004 BMW 316

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

100,312 mi
Last recorded100,312 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2017
Typical for 2004 BMW 31669,782 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2017 100,312 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2017 100,311 miles

Emissions not tested Miss fire (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to Rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to Rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Eml On

Nearside Front Tyre Cracking in thread pattern and slight damage on inner sidewall

Pass 1 Nov 2016 78,209 miles

front tyres cracked..oil leak engine..rear brake pipes corroded..pad warning light on

Fail 31 Oct 2016 78,208 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid jet (8.2.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

front tyres cracked..oil leak engine..rear brake pipes corroded..pad warning light on

Pass 28 Oct 2015 68,963 miles

slight corrosion on both front to rear brake pipes

slight corrosion on o/s/f inner wing brake pipe

slight wear in both front bottom arm rear bushes

Fail 28 Oct 2015 68,963 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

slight corrosion on both front to rear brake pipes

slight corrosion on o/s/f inner wing brake pipe

slight wear in both front bottom arm rear bushes

Fail 14 Oct 2014 67,566 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

handbrake is high

n/s/r tyre wall and tread cracking and worn on inner edge

o/s and n/s rear brake pipes starting to corrode

o/s/f repeater light slightly white

oil leaks

slight movement in o/s/f bottom arm rear rubber bush

Pass 14 Oct 2014 67,566 miles

handbrake is high

n/s/r tyre wall and tread cracking and worn on inner edge

o/s and n/s rear brake pipes starting to corrode

o/s/f repeater light slightly white

oil leaks

slight movement in o/s/f bottom arm rear rubber bush

Pass 15 Oct 2013 65,231 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Oct 2012 61,515 miles

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

emissions to clean to pick up reading

n/s/r tyre sidewall badly cracked

Pass 25 Oct 2011 57,984 miles

all 4 tyres are perished

Pass 27 Oct 2010 54,093 miles

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

front number plate slightly deteriorated

slight cracking on all tyre walls

Pass 27 Oct 2009 49,221 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2009 49,215 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2008 43,311 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 36,540 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2007 36,540 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

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 XXK is a 2004 BMW 316 in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 XXK, 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 XXK is a 2004 BMW 316, first registered on 1 November 2004.

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