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HF54 MYB

2004 BMW 316

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

113,288 mi
Last recorded113,288 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2019
Typical for 2004 BMW 31669,782 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF54 MYB
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2019 113,288 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2018 110,172 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2018 110,172 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Aug 2017 102,456 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2016 96,041 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 4 Aug 2015 93,223 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2015 92,957 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 28 Jul 2014 88,147 miles

front exhaust bracket broken but system still well supported

slight cut to inside sidewall of n/s/f tyre

Pass 2 Jul 2013 79,931 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

air bag light is on

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 12 Jul 2012 73,207 miles

Airbag light on.

Drivers door airbag deployed.

Front exhaust bracket broken.

N/S/R tyre getting close to legal limit.

Oil leak from engine.

Service due.

Fail 4 Jul 2012 73,116 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Airbag light on.

Drivers door airbag deployed.

Front exhaust bracket broken.

N/S/R tyre getting close to legal limit.

Oil leak from engine.

Service due.

Pass 12 Jul 2011 61,772 miles

AIR BAG LIGHT ON

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Jul 2010 47,152 miles

AIR BAG LIGHT ON

Offside Outer Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 6 Jul 2010 47,047 miles

Offside Outer Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

AIR BAG LIGHT ON

Offside Outer Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 6 Jul 2009 30,787 miles

N/S/F OUTER TYRE WALL POOR

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 7 Jul 2008 19,482 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2007 10,451 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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HF54 MYB 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 76.5%.

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 HF54 MYB, 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 HF54 MYB registered?

HF54 MYB is a 2004 BMW 316, first registered on 19 November 2004.

Is HF54 MYB safe to buy?

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