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HJ54 KSV

2004 BMW 316

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2019
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

63,888 mi
Last recorded63,888 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2018
Typical for 2004 BMW 31669,782 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ54 KSV
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2018 63,888 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2018 63,888 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Fail 18 Oct 2018 63,888 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Oct 2017 46,757 miles

slight play o/s/f suspension arm bush

Fail 24 Oct 2017 46,757 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

slight play o/s/f suspension arm bush

Pass 27 Oct 2016 34,987 miles

both front suspension arms movement rear bushes

Fail 25 Oct 2016 34,943 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut not locked (2.5.B.1a)

both front suspension arms movement rear bushes

Pass 9 Oct 2015 28,623 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Fail 8 Oct 2015 28,619 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 30 Oct 2014 26,756 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 30 Oct 2014 26,756 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 30 Oct 2013 24,726 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 Oct 2013 24,726 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Oct 2012 22,972 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 9 Oct 2012 22,959 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Oct 2011 21,537 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2010 20,310 miles

both front tyres have slight damage to sidewalls

Pass 27 Oct 2009 19,099 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 9 Oct 2008 16,704 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 13,400 miles

damage to front tyre sidewalls

nail in n/s/r tyre

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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HJ54 KSV is a 2004 BMW 316 in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 HJ54 KSV, 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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HJ54 KSV is a 2004 BMW 316, first registered on 14 September 2004.

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