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BF54 DFE

2004 BMW 316

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2019
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

112,681 mi
Last recorded112,681 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2018
Typical for 2004 BMW 31669,782 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF54 DFE
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2018 112,681 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Aug 2017 100,326 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2016 92,585 miles

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

Fail 22 Sep 2016 92,354 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 2 Oct 2015 83,153 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2014 74,868 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2013 67,302 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2012 62,718 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2011 59,019 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2010 52,183 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2009 41,972 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2008 31,451 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2007 22,919 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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BF54 DFE is a 2004 BMW 316 in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 BF54 DFE, 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 BF54 DFE registered?

BF54 DFE is a 2004 BMW 316, first registered on 14 September 2004.

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