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CE54 EBU

2004 BMW 316

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

87,419 mi
Last recorded87,419 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW 31669,782 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE54 EBU
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2025 87,419 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2024 82,045 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive underside of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly perished on side walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Aug 2023 79,240 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 17 Aug 2023 79,231 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2022 77,212 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. o/s and n/s (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule o/s and n/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Aug 2021 75,487 miles

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

Fail 19 Aug 2021 75,487 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Aug 2020 74,069 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2020 74,065 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Aug 2019 71,994 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2018 68,027 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Aug 2017 64,689 miles

Nearside Front tyre starting to wear on inner edge

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

Fail 18 Aug 2017 64,689 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Front tyre starting to wear on inner edge

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

Pass 10 Aug 2016 60,438 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2015 55,702 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2015 55,702 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Aug 2014 49,711 miles

all tyres starting too perish

Pass 22 Oct 2013 49,175 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2012 48,783 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2011 47,995 miles

screws in both n/s/r and o/s/r tyres slight wear movment both front wishbone rear mtg bushes

Pass 21 Sep 2010 46,946 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 21 Sep 2010 46,946 miles

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 23 Sep 2009 45,943 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 20 Aug 2008 34,975 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 28,446 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2007 28,446 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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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CE54 EBU is a 2004 BMW 316 in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 CE54 EBU, 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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CE54 EBU is a 2004 BMW 316, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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