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BD54 OEY

2004 BMW 316

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2025
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

112,024 mi
Last recorded112,024 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2024
Typical for 2004 BMW 31669,782 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD54 OEY
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2024 112,024 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Jan 2023 101,166 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm both sides rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides to flexi hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 7 Jan 2022 91,187 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both arms rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides to flexi hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 7 Jan 2022 91,187 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both arms rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides to flexi hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Dec 2020 85,152 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on both edges and deteriorated (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides to flexible hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Jul 2019 75,280 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. front on application (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2018 66,004 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2017 64,131 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 9 Nov 2016 60,676 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2015 56,604 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2014 52,761 miles

Exhaust to gearbox bracket corroded.

Oil leak from rocker cover gasket.

Pass 6 Nov 2013 49,103 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2012 44,533 miles

Approx 6,000 miles left on front brake discs and pads.

Pass 2 Nov 2011 39,384 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2010 34,529 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2009 29,120 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2008 23,641 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2007 16,892 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 OEY is a 2004 BMW 316 in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 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 OEY, 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 OEY registered?

BD54 OEY is a 2004 BMW 316, first registered on 29 November 2004.

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