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DA54 OPN

2004 BMW 316

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

100,506 mi
Last recorded100,506 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2017
Typical for 2004 BMW 31669,782 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA54 OPN
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2017 100,506 miles

Oil leak

Slight corrosion on rear brake pipes

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both rear tyres (4.1.E.1)

Fail 27 Sep 2017 100,506 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Slight corrosion on rear brake pipes

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both rear tyres (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Dec 2016 94,721 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Dec 2015 91,224 miles

advisory engine oil leaks

Fail 11 Dec 2015 91,224 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

advisory engine oil leaks

Pass 23 Dec 2014 87,009 miles

Fuel cap seal in poor condition

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 16 Dec 2013 81,400 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 6 Dec 2012 73,628 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

front and rear brake discs slightly lipped

nearside rear brake pipe at flexi hose rusty

slight wear at both front lower suspension arm (optical) bushes

Fail 5 Dec 2012 73,590 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

front and rear brake discs slightly lipped

nearside rear brake pipe at flexi hose rusty

slight wear at both front lower suspension arm (optical) bushes

Fail 1 Dec 2012 73,527 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

offside wiper blade split

oil level low

service light on

unable to see all brake pipes to test

Pass 9 Dec 2011 66,864 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 9 Dec 2011 66,858 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Dec 2010 60,919 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2009 55,364 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2008 47,277 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2008 47,277 miles

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

nearside seat belt slow to retract

Pass 21 Dec 2007 36,593 miles

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

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

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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DA54 OPN is a 2004 BMW 316 in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 DA54 OPN, 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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DA54 OPN is a 2004 BMW 316, first registered on 24 December 2004.

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