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HJ54 KVA

2004 BMW 316

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

94,844 mi
Last recorded94,844 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2016
Typical for 2004 BMW 31669,782 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2016 94,844 miles

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

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

oil leak

Pass 12 May 2015 91,947 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2014 88,138 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2013 85,639 miles

engine management light on

Fail 2 Oct 2013 85,631 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

engine management light on

Pass 7 Jun 2012 77,374 miles

both rear springs corroded

nearside rear tyre worn

offside rear tyre wear on inner edge

rear brake pads worn

Fail 30 Mar 2011 54,736 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 30 Mar 2011 54,736 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2010 52,906 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

both rear tyres on 3mm tread depth and perished on the tread patterns.

Pass 16 Mar 2009 48,266 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 32,487 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2007 32,126 miles

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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 KVA is a 2004 BMW 316 in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 HJ54 KVA, 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 HJ54 KVA registered?

HJ54 KVA is a 2004 BMW 316, first registered on 6 September 2004.

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