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HG54 AFF

2004 BMW 316

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2020
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

103,627 mi
Last recorded103,627 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2019
Typical for 2004 BMW 31669,782 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2019 103,627 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2019 103,602 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Oct 2017 103,440 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 17 Oct 2016 102,656 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2015 101,035 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 92,969 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2013 81,283 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine management light on

Pass 28 Jul 2012 70,029 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Jul 2011 64,070 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2010 55,827 miles

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

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)

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

Pass 5 Aug 2009 46,803 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2008 40,297 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 29,796 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

oil in o/s steering rack boot

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 AFF is a 2004 BMW 316 in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 AFF, 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 HG54 AFF registered?

HG54 AFF is a 2004 BMW 316, first registered on 28 September 2004.

Is HG54 AFF safe to buy?

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