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CE54 GWU

2004 BMW 316

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2016
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

86,786 mi
Last recorded86,786 miles
Recorded on29 May 2015
Typical for 2004 BMW 31669,782 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE54 GWU
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 May 2015 86,786 miles
Pass 17 May 2014 76,680 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 72,447 miles
Fail 13 May 2013 72,446 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 May 2012 65,648 miles

n/s front and rear tyres legal at test

Fail 31 May 2012 65,648 miles

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

n/s front and rear tyres legal at test

Pass 24 May 2011 52,798 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 24 May 2010 47,737 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 42,430 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 36,487 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 29,791 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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CE54 GWU is a 2004 BMW 316 in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 GWU, 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 CE54 GWU registered?

CE54 GWU is a 2004 BMW 316, first registered on 3 September 2004.

Is CE54 GWU safe to buy?

The MOT history for CE54 GWU shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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