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HK54 GWJ

2004 BMW 316

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

141,056 mi
Last recorded141,056 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2017
Typical for 2004 BMW 31669,782 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK54 GWJ
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2017 141,056 miles

Vehicle has been undersealed in places

Pass 29 Jul 2016 131,128 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 129,407 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2015 129,367 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 11 Feb 2014 113,019 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Jan 2013 88,289 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

slight wear in front arm rear bushes

Fail 9 Jan 2013 88,289 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

slight wear in front arm rear bushes

Pass 27 Jan 2012 79,188 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2010 70,154 miles

12% imbalance on front brakes

front exhaust bracket insecure

oil leak

Fail 4 Sep 2010 70,154 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

12% imbalance on front brakes

front exhaust bracket insecure

oil leak

Pass 9 Sep 2009 53,957 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

O/S/F Tyre Has A cut In Sidewall, Not Showing Cords.

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

Fail 8 Sep 2009 53,957 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

O/S/F Tyre Has A cut In Sidewall, Not Showing Cords.

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

Pass 6 Sep 2008 40,274 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 40,221 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2008 40,221 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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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HK54 GWJ is a 2004 BMW 316 in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 HK54 GWJ, 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 HK54 GWJ registered?

HK54 GWJ is a 2004 BMW 316, first registered on 21 December 2004.

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