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HN54 XWU

2004 BMW 316

Grey Petrol 1766cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

159,280 mi
Last recorded159,280 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2018
Typical for 2004 BMW 31669,782 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN54 XWU
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,766cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2018 159,280 miles

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

OIL LEAK

Pass 18 May 2017 156,405 miles

discs worn

rear brake pipes rusty

r/ tyres worn on edge

Pass 29 Feb 2016 140,824 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Feb 2016 140,823 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2015 131,952 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine damp with oil

nearside front bottom ball joint slight play

nearside front lower arm rear bush slight play

nearside front steering arm slight play

nearside front tyre wearing outer edge

nearside rear tyre cut outer sideweall

offside front bottom ball joint slight play

offside front lower arm rear bush slight play

Fail 1 Feb 2014 120,807 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 1 Feb 2014 120,807 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2013 111,584 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 30 Jan 2012 103,959 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 95,699 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 72,173 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2010 72,169 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2009 69,598 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2008 62,133 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2007 48,428 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 XWU is a 2004 BMW 316 in Grey with a 1,766cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 XWU, 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 XWU registered?

HN54 XWU is a 2004 BMW 316, first registered on 22 December 2004.

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