MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
139,936 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))
Nearside Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar damaged and seriously weakened broken (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Windscreen in an unacceptable condition (3.2 (c) (i))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
corrosion becoming evident on underbody and components
Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
corrosion becoming evident on underbody and components
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded longitudinal (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded longitudinal (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Rear exhaust bracket broken
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
EML lamp illuminated
Rear exhaust bracket broken
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
rear tyres worn close to wear bar limits - 225/50 16
Offside Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Offside 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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the BMW 316?
Based on 1,210,990 MOT tests across 108,989 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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HF54 NCD is a 2004 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.
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 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 HF54 NCD, 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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HF54 NCD is a 2004 BMW 316, first registered on 22 September 2004.
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