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HG54 ZWK

2004 BMW 316

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2019
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

157,324 mi
Last recorded157,324 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2018
Typical for 2004 BMW 31669,782 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2018 157,324 miles

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

front exhaust bracket broke

various oil leaks

Pass 25 Jul 2017 149,671 miles

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 14 Jun 2017 149,669 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm edge badly worn starting to show the cords (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge badly worn and perished (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Apr 2016 146,547 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2016 146,547 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2015 135,984 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 22 Apr 2014 125,584 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2013 117,180 miles

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

alot of oil under vehicle

oil on minimum

osf inner tie rod ball joint has slight play

Pass 4 Aug 2012 97,618 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2011 60,539 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2010 34,412 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2009 34,293 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2008 27,635 miles

sterring rack leaking oil ino n/s boot

Pass 17 Dec 2007 21,628 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 ZWK is a 2004 BMW 316 in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 ZWK, 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 ZWK registered?

HG54 ZWK is a 2004 BMW 316, first registered on 29 December 2004.

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