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BV54 ENH

2004 BMW 316

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2015
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

95,543 mi
Last recorded95,543 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2014
Typical for 2004 BMW 31669,782 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV54 ENH
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Fail 30 Oct 2014 95,543 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Oct 2014 95,543 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2012 94,503 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 94,456 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2011 94,454 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 3 Sep 2009 89,331 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2008 80,281 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2008 79,384 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2007 69,287 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 ENH is a 2004 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 ENH, 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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What year was BV54 ENH registered?

BV54 ENH is a 2004 BMW 316, first registered on 14 September 2004.

Is BV54 ENH safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV54 ENH shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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