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HN54 AVC

2004 BMW 316

Black Petrol 1766cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

106,903 mi
Last recorded106,903 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2017
Typical for 2004 BMW 31669,782 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN54 AVC
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,766cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2017 106,903 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Oil leak

Rear Diff leaking oil

Fail 19 Apr 2017 106,903 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator missing (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Oil leak

Rear Diff leaking oil

Pass 23 Aug 2016 97,529 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arms,rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

vehicle emits smoke

Fail 19 Aug 2016 97,329 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arms,rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

vehicle emits smoke

Pass 5 Sep 2015 88,700 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (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 Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

n/s/r brake disc corroded

o/s/r brake disc corroded

Pass 30 Sep 2014 85,320 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Sep 2014 85,318 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2013 82,091 miles

Engine oil leak around sump

Pass 5 Sep 2012 77,102 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/r coil spring rubbers mounted upside down

Pass 22 Sep 2011 69,822 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 60,015 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 25 Sep 2009 50,724 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2009 50,724 miles

Centre Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 16 Sep 2008 40,949 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2008 40,949 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2007 30,621 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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HN54 AVC is a 2004 BMW 316 in Black with a 1,766cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 HN54 AVC, 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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HN54 AVC is a 2004 BMW 316, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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