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2004 BMW 316

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2025
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

131,538 mi
Last recorded131,538 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW 31669,782 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK54 UPV
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Fail 13 Nov 2025 131,538 miles

Central Front Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength WHEEL ARCH (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength INNER SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre 225/50/ZR16 ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (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))

Pass 22 Nov 2024 126,030 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 15 Nov 2024 125,961 miles

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached has come detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2023 122,814 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Nov 2022 120,617 miles

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

Fail 14 Nov 2022 120,550 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Nov 2021 116,087 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipe Corroded by flexi-pipe join (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Nov 2020 111,941 miles

brake fluid low

front tyres badly worn edges

rear metal brake pipes corroded

rear tyres nearly on wear bars and worn edges

Pass 16 Dec 2019 108,650 miles

engine misfire and smoke

front wheel rims dented

nearside rear tyre nearly on wear bars

rear shock shafts corroded

Fail 16 Dec 2019 108,646 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

engine misfire and smoke

front wheel rims dented

nearside rear tyre nearly on wear bars

rear shock shafts corroded

Pass 13 Dec 2018 104,502 miles

front rims dented

rear inner sills corroded

rear shosk absorber shafts corroded

Pass 22 Dec 2017 97,047 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear exhaust hanger in poor condition

Pass 29 Nov 2016 90,154 miles

front number plate broken

front wheel rims dented

rear brake pads low

rear shock absorber shafts corroded

Fail 28 Nov 2016 90,150 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint link (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror is incapable of being adjusted to provide an adequate view to the rear (8.1.2b)

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

front number plate broken

front wheel rims dented

oil leak

rear brake pads low

rear shock absorber shafts corroded

Pass 11 Dec 2015 81,972 miles

nearside rear 1.6-2mm and uneven

rear brake pads low

rear metal brake pipes corroded

rear wheel rims damaged

Fail 11 Dec 2015 81,972 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush brake reaction bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Exhaust system not adequately supported bracket (7.1.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush brake reaction (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear 1.6-2mm and uneven

rear brake pads low

rear metal brake pipes corroded

rear wheel rims damaged

Pass 22 Dec 2014 76,048 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar 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)

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

Oil leak

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2013 67,078 miles

rear brake pads low

rear metal brake pipes corroded

some play both front brake reaction bushes

Fail 20 Dec 2013 67,078 miles

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

rear brake pads low

rear metal brake pipes corroded

some play both front brake reaction bushes

Pass 13 Dec 2012 60,340 miles

front pads low

nearside wheel rim dented

Fail 13 Dec 2012 60,340 miles

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

front pads low

nearside wheel rim dented

Pass 19 Dec 2011 54,170 miles

both rear wheel rims dented

front pads low

Pass 17 Dec 2010 48,396 miles

front pads low

front tyres 2-3mm

nearside front wheel rim dented

nearside rear tyre 2-3mm

offside rear wheel dented

Pass 15 Dec 2009 41,417 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 22 Dec 2008 33,148 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2007 24,196 miles

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

Fail 20 Dec 2007 24,196 miles

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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 UPV is a 2004 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 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 UPV, 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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HK54 UPV is a 2004 BMW 316, first registered on 23 December 2004.

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