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BN54 EUL

2004 BMW 316

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2018
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

90,317 mi
Last recorded90,317 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2017
Typical for 2004 BMW 31669,782 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN54 EUL
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2017 90,317 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 87,917 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2015 83,406 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2014 69,977 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2013 61,049 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2012 52,918 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2011 46,129 miles

front exhaust bracket corroded

Pass 9 Jun 2010 44,045 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 39,909 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2009 39,909 miles

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

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

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)

Pass 10 Jun 2008 33,285 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 10 Nov 2007 28,442 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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BN54 EUL is a 2004 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 EUL, 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

How do I check the history of BN54 EUL?

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What year was BN54 EUL registered?

BN54 EUL is a 2004 BMW 316, first registered on 28 September 2004.

Is BN54 EUL safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN54 EUL shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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