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BD54 MTX

2004 BMW 316

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

99,846 mi
Last recorded99,846 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2020
Typical for 2004 BMW 31669,782 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD54 MTX
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2020 99,846 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2019 89,873 miles

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 29 May 2019 89,825 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Jun 2018 87,092 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2018 87,092 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 May 2017 81,344 miles
Fail 19 May 2017 81,344 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Mar 2016 74,036 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2016 74,033 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Fail 4 Mar 2016 74,025 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 18 Aug 2015 71,431 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 64,103 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 57,347 miles

Nearside Rear 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 3 Sep 2012 50,244 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 43,161 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 36,036 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 26,820 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 22,179 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 15,757 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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BD54 MTX is a 2004 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 BD54 MTX, 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 BD54 MTX registered?

BD54 MTX is a 2004 BMW 316, first registered on 13 September 2004.

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The MOT history for BD54 MTX shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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