MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
130,870 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both rear (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Exhaust mounting defective Rear/front bracket (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm inner central 3/4 tread area, cracking/perishing to outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Covered in paint of which is not allowing for full inspection of the condition of the brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5 mm (5.2.3 (e))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear tail box (6.1.2 (a))
Lower Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated reading low (1.1.6 (d))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nail in tread unrepairable on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Both rear axle bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting around jacking point mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both fronts (3.4 (b) (ii))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear tail box (6.1.2 (a))
Lower Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated reading low (1.1.6 (d))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nail in tread unrepairable on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Both rear axle bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both fronts (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both rears trailing bushes (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear tail box (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside rear tyre wearing to outer tread edges
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin pad warning wire indicator close to disc (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Nail in tyre unrepairable ()
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear exhaust heatshield insecure
offside rear handbrake reading low
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules brake hose support bracket corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rears (2.4.G.2)
Front Oil leak ()
Front Oil leak ()
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel 6 clicks (3.1.6b)
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel 9 clicks (3.1.6b)
Front Oil leak ()
Front Oil leak ()
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
brakepad light on
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
brakepad light on
both front lower arms rear inner bushes de-bonded
Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
both front lower arms rear inner bushes de-bonded
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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DC54 AVZ is a 2004 BMW 316 in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.
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 DC54 AVZ, 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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DC54 AVZ is a 2004 BMW 316, first registered on 26 November 2004.
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