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BU54 YOK

2004 BMW 316

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

58,477 mi
Last recorded58,477 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2015
Typical for 2004 BMW 31669,782 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU54 YOK
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2015 58,477 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 58,457 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 56,312 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2013 49,645 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 Jan 2012 42,924 miles

Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 17 Jan 2012 42,924 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2011 37,221 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2011 37,221 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Feb 2010 31,334 miles

both rear tyre treads worn in the centre

Pass 27 Jan 2009 24,686 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2009 24,686 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Feb 2007 14,100 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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BU54 YOK is a 2004 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BU54 YOK, 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 BU54 YOK registered?

BU54 YOK is a 2004 BMW 316, first registered on 9 December 2004.

Is BU54 YOK safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU54 YOK shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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