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HN54 LBZ

2004 BMW 316

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

112,530 mi
Last recorded112,530 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2020
Typical for 2004 BMW 31669,782 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN54 LBZ
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2020 112,530 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Aug 2020 112,530 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Aug 2019 110,884 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration slight smoke on first acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

exhaust system corroded

Fail 23 Aug 2019 110,884 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration slight smoke on first acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

exhaust system corroded

Pass 20 Aug 2018 107,826 miles

Fuel filler cap seal perishing

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

Fail 18 Aug 2018 107,826 miles

Brake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Fuel filler cap seal perishing

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

Pass 28 Jul 2017 104,508 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2017 104,508 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 18 Aug 2016 100,573 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2015 93,807 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2014 85,385 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2013 79,444 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 Aug 2013 79,444 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Aug 2012 70,776 miles

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

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

front exhaust mounting corroded.

Fail 21 Aug 2012 70,776 miles

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

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

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

front exhaust mounting corroded.

Pass 12 Aug 2011 65,441 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2010 60,415 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 17 Oct 2009 55,969 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 Oct 2008 49,551 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2007 41,129 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2007 41,129 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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HN54 LBZ is a 2004 BMW 316 in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 HN54 LBZ, 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 LBZ registered?

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

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