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HG54 AHN

2004 BMW 316

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jun 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

113,066 mi
Last recorded113,066 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW 31669,782 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2026 113,066 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Jun 2025 104,194 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2024 103,642 miles

Front exhaust bracket broken but system still adequately supported

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 18 Sep 2024 103,642 miles

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front exhaust bracket broken but system still adequately supported

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Sep 2022 100,480 miles

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

Fail 15 Sep 2022 100,478 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded pipe going to hose by tank (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Pass 20 Sep 2021 88,086 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Fail 14 Sep 2021 88,022 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded brake pipe beside fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working located on the wing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 8 Sep 2020 80,230 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in screen passengers side front (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush to chassis play but not excessive at time of test (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule upper ferule to front to rear rigid pipe (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipe corroded at ferrule at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule upper ferule to front to rear rigid pipe (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipe corroded at ferrule at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Sep 2019 73,927 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 16 Sep 2019 73,927 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Sep 2018 58,971 miles

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

Fail 18 Sep 2018 58,948 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Oct 2016 42,368 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2015 42,288 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2014 41,920 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2013 41,383 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2012 39,874 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 38,087 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 34,291 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 29,277 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 24,727 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 19,119 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 AHN 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 78.3%.

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 AHN, 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 AHN registered?

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

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The MOT history for HG54 AHN shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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