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BK54 DPY

2004 BMW 316

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

67,234 mi
Last recorded67,234 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2018
Typical for 2004 BMW 31669,782 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK54 DPY
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2018 67,234 miles

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2017 63,222 miles

Oil leak engine excess ()

Fail 19 Oct 2017 63,222 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Oil leak engine excess ()

Pass 25 Oct 2016 58,828 miles

Offside Front flexi hose protected sleeve split

Oil leak engine ()

Pass 22 Oct 2015 54,789 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2014 49,312 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2014 49,312 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Oil leak

Fail 15 Oct 2013 44,410 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

offside front fog light not working

Pass 15 Oct 2013 44,410 miles

offside front fog light not working

Pass 17 Oct 2012 39,620 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2011 34,624 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2010 29,903 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2009 25,025 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 19,803 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 14,444 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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BK54 DPY is a 2004 BMW 316 in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BK54 DPY, 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 BK54 DPY registered?

BK54 DPY is a 2004 BMW 316, first registered on 28 September 2004.

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