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BN54 ZNU

2004 BMW 316

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2025
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

94,593 mi
Last recorded94,593 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2024
Typical for 2004 BMW 31669,782 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN54 ZNU
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2024 94,593 miles

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

General under vehicle corrosion

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Sill covers fitted

Fail 17 Oct 2024 94,593 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

General under vehicle corrosion

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Sill covers fitted

Pass 9 Oct 2023 92,147 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2022 90,453 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2021 87,148 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2020 85,953 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2019 84,201 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2018 81,453 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2017 75,765 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2016 71,231 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 66,193 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 60,328 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 53,426 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 45,177 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2011 43,208 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 41,878 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 35,634 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 29,916 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 24,402 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 ZNU is a 2004 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 ZNU, 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 ZNU registered?

BN54 ZNU is a 2004 BMW 316, first registered on 6 September 2004.

Is BN54 ZNU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN54 ZNU shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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