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HG54 AEZ

2004 BMW 316

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2024
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

151,132 mi
Last recorded151,132 miles
Recorded on31 May 2023
Typical for 2004 BMW 31669,782 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG54 AEZ
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 May 2023 151,132 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Fail 30 May 2023 151,132 miles

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

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front brake back plate deteriorated

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2022 134,883 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Fail 15 Jun 2022 134,852 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 1 Jun 2021 118,699 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 3 Jun 2020 113,056 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Jun 2019 96,710 miles

slight perishing on front flexi hoses / engine x under covers fitted / slight corrosion on rear springs /

Pass 21 Jun 2018 77,605 miles

engine x sill x under covers fitted / slight perishing on front flexi hoses

Pass 26 Jun 2017 60,264 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 2 Aug 2016 58,178 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside park brake slightly low effort

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 2 Aug 2016 58,178 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside park brake slightly low effort

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 10 Aug 2015 55,919 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

fuel cap seal deteriorated.

undershields fitted at time of test.

Pass 13 Aug 2014 52,925 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2013 50,366 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2013 50,366 miles

Centre Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Pass 15 Aug 2012 46,845 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 41,168 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2011 41,164 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 17 Aug 2010 35,261 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2010 35,255 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

n/s/r shock weaping..o/s tyres worn low....

Pass 29 Jul 2009 29,085 miles

all brake pads appear to be wearing low????

Pass 21 Jul 2008 23,892 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2007 18,593 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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HG54 AEZ is a 2004 BMW 316 in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 HG54 AEZ, 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 HG54 AEZ registered?

HG54 AEZ is a 2004 BMW 316, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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