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HN54 XWL

2004 BMW 316

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2023
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

40,144 mi
Last recorded40,144 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2022
Typical for 2004 BMW 31669,782 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN54 XWL
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 5 Nov 2022 40,144 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2021 35,400 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2020 30,555 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2019 28,357 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 16 Nov 2018 25,329 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2017 21,821 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2016 17,959 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2015 13,844 miles

wipers smear screen

Pass 14 Nov 2014 10,535 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2013 7,256 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Nov 2012 7,008 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2011 4,944 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2010 4,138 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2009 3,567 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2008 3,053 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2007 2,499 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 XWL is a 2004 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 XWL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HN54 XWL registered?

HN54 XWL is a 2004 BMW 316, first registered on 24 December 2004.

Is HN54 XWL safe to buy?

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