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BG54 DYD

2004 BMW 316

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2024
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

91,712 mi
Last recorded91,712 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2024
Typical for 2004 BMW 31669,782 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG54 DYD
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Fail 27 Mar 2024 91,712 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2023 87,621 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear sections above/beside sub-frame. (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 1 Apr 2022 84,203 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2022 84,203 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Mar 2021 78,038 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2020 75,101 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 27 Mar 2020 75,101 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 29 Mar 2019 67,572 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2018 62,026 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

fuel filler cap seal starting to split slightly

rear number plate deteriorating slightly

Pass 18 Apr 2017 56,361 miles

Oil leak ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

n/s/f tyre outer sidewall cut

parking brake mechanism (pawl) worn

Fail 18 Apr 2017 56,361 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

n/s/f tyre outer sidewall cut

parking brake mechanism (pawl) worn

Pass 20 Apr 2016 49,540 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front brake discs worn - lipped

front brake hoses splitting

n/s/f tyre outer sidewall cut

slight oil leak

Pass 5 May 2015 43,676 miles

front brake discs worn (lipped)

front brake hoses splitting

n/s/f tyre outer sidewall cut

rear number plate deteriorating

Pass 17 Apr 2014 39,855 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Apr 2014 39,855 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 27 Apr 2013 36,903 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2012 32,563 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2012 32,554 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Apr 2011 29,108 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2011 29,108 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 9 Apr 2010 24,085 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 16,658 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2009 16,658 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 20 Oct 2007 11,693 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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BG54 DYD is a 2004 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 BG54 DYD, 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 BG54 DYD registered?

BG54 DYD is a 2004 BMW 316, first registered on 11 November 2004.

Is BG54 DYD safe to buy?

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