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PE54 FWM

2004 BMW 316

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

105,158 mi
Last recorded105,158 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2016
Typical for 2004 BMW 31669,782 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE54 FWM
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc
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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2016 105,158 miles

front brake discs worn scorn and pitted

front to rear brake pipes rusty

handbrake lever has little reserve travel

rear brake discs worn, scorn and pitted

undertrays fitted obscuring underside inspection

Pass 19 Oct 2015 101,130 miles

child seat fitted

front number plate deteriorated

oil leak

Fail 16 Oct 2015 101,130 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

child seat fitted

front number plate deteriorated

oil leak

Pass 20 Oct 2014 91,502 miles

front too rear brake pipes rusty

oil leak

rear dampning effect dramaticly reduced

rear discs heavily coroded and worn

vehicle coroding in perscribed areas

Fail 20 Oct 2014 91,502 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

front too rear brake pipes rusty

oil leak

rear dampning effect dramaticly reduced

rear discs heavily coroded and worn

vehicle coroding in perscribed areas

Pass 21 Oct 2013 82,435 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 Oct 2013 82,435 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)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 Oct 2012 73,382 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Oct 2012 73,382 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Feb 2011 64,503 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2010 42,203 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2009 39,436 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 33,433 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 25,647 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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PE54 FWM is a 2004 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 PE54 FWM, 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 PE54 FWM registered?

PE54 FWM is a 2004 BMW 316, first registered on 21 September 2004.

Is PE54 FWM safe to buy?

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