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HN54 FWV

2004 BMW 316

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2024
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

113,095 mi
Last recorded113,095 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2023
Typical for 2004 BMW 31669,782 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN54 FWV
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2023 113,095 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2022 102,120 miles

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

Fail 24 Jun 2022 102,120 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

engine management light showing on dash

Pass 24 Jun 2021 95,152 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2020 94,126 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2019 91,191 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 Sep 2018 86,136 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Pass 31 Aug 2017 79,720 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 74,729 miles

Nearside Front tyre has cracks on outer wall

Nearside Rear tyre has cracks on outer wall

Offside Front tyre has cracks on outer wall

Offside Rear tyre has cracks on outer wall

Pass 21 Sep 2015 69,479 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 63,385 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 55,532 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 21 Sep 2012 48,203 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Sep 2011 40,952 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 35,357 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

Offside front tyre edges wearing

Fail 23 Sep 2010 35,298 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

Offside front tyre edges wearing

Pass 23 Sep 2009 28,654 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 20,928 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 14,546 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 FWV is a 2004 BMW 316 in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 HN54 FWV, 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 HN54 FWV registered?

HN54 FWV is a 2004 BMW 316, first registered on 29 September 2004.

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