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BL54 GMF

2004 BMW 316

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2024
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

116,724 mi
Last recorded116,724 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2023
Typical for 2004 BMW 31669,782 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL54 GMF
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2023 116,724 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All 4 slight corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides ()

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres perishing, fronts heavily (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Jun 2022 115,887 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively All slightly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 25 Jun 2021 114,888 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides starting to crack/perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 25 Jun 2021 114,888 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Blade not touching half the screen (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides starting to crack/perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 29 Jun 2020 113,193 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2019 112,333 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2018 111,613 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2018 111,613 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear main (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear main (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Jul 2017 106,761 miles

Oil leak on engine ()

Pass 14 Jul 2016 102,328 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 98,658 miles

Nearside handbrake could be better

Fail 18 Aug 2015 96,563 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour white (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside handbrake could be better

Pass 28 Aug 2014 93,897 miles

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

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)

Oil leak

Fail 27 Aug 2014 93,896 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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)

Oil leak

Pass 17 Aug 2013 86,631 miles

Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 1 Sep 2012 80,961 miles

Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 23 Aug 2011 74,482 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 69,165 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 3 Sep 2010 69,158 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2009 68,234 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 50,153 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2007 42,480 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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BL54 GMF is a 2004 BMW 316 in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 BL54 GMF, 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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BL54 GMF is a 2004 BMW 316, first registered on 21 December 2004.

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