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BV54 EOR

2004 BMW 316

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

107,312 mi
Last recorded107,312 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2020
Typical for 2004 BMW 31669,782 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2020 107,312 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

sills covered

Pass 25 Oct 2019 96,289 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

under try fitted and sill covered

Pass 31 Oct 2018 86,878 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 31 Oct 2018 86,878 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Oct 2017 80,656 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 31 Oct 2017 80,655 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 Oct 2016 76,460 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 28 Oct 2015 72,001 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

engine bay covers

under trays

Pass 28 Oct 2015 72,001 miles

engine bay covers

under trays

Pass 29 Oct 2014 68,049 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2013 64,240 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 25 Oct 2012 55,083 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2012 54,943 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside front tyre has cracks

nearside rear tyre has cracks

offside rear tyre has cracks

Pass 25 Oct 2011 49,749 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2011 49,747 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

all four tyres wall cracked all round

Fail 14 Oct 2010 44,661 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2010 44,661 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 39,993 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 15 Oct 2008 35,438 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2007 29,609 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 12,675 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 EOR is a 2004 BMW 316 in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 EOR, 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 EOR is a 2004 BMW 316, first registered on 16 September 2004.

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