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BN54 EUB

2004 BMW 316

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

109,934 mi
Last recorded109,934 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2015
Typical for 2004 BMW 31669,782 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN54 EUB
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2015 109,934 miles

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

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear of n/s and o/s front inners (2.4.G.2)

slight wear in front and rear brake pads and discs

Pass 25 Oct 2014 101,462 miles

Oil leak

Pass 22 Nov 2013 94,157 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 21 Nov 2013 94,157 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 1 Aug 2013 93,807 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2012 89,059 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Oil leak

Pass 22 Dec 2011 81,742 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2010 74,500 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2009 66,892 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2008 62,737 miles

front brake pads very low

Pass 8 Sep 2007 57,525 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2007 57,268 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

o/s/r tyre on 2mm

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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BN54 EUB is a 2004 BMW 316 in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 BN54 EUB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BN54 EUB registered?

BN54 EUB is a 2004 BMW 316, first registered on 18 September 2004.

Is BN54 EUB safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN54 EUB shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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