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MA54 ZAA

2008 BMW 316

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2022
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

63,549 mi
Last recorded63,549 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2021
Typical for 2008 BMW 31681,025 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA54 ZAA
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 18 Oct 2021 63,549 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2020 59,063 miles
Pass 25 May 2019 52,845 miles
Pass 19 May 2018 50,317 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2017 43,818 miles
Pass 14 May 2016 39,432 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 35,028 miles

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

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

Pass 24 May 2014 30,123 miles
Pass 25 May 2013 25,151 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 16,095 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 9,018 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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MA54 ZAA is a 2008 BMW 316 in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2008 BMW 316 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.4% with a typical mileage of 81,025 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 MA54 ZAA, 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 18 years old, this BMW 316 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was MA54 ZAA registered?

MA54 ZAA is a 2008 BMW 316, first registered on 14 May 2008.

Is MA54 ZAA safe to buy?

The MOT history for MA54 ZAA shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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