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BV54 BVR

2004 BMW 316

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

91,998 mi
Last recorded91,998 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2018
Typical for 2004 BMW 31669,782 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV54 BVR
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2018 91,998 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2018 91,997 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Dec 2017 89,913 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2016 81,036 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2015 73,525 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2015 73,525 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 15 Dec 2014 67,138 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2013 62,352 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2012 60,587 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2011 57,725 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2011 57,725 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2010 54,021 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2009 48,978 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 15 Nov 2008 42,957 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2007 38,651 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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BV54 BVR is a 2004 BMW 316 in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BV54 BVR, 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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BV54 BVR is a 2004 BMW 316, first registered on 7 October 2004.

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