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DC54 AVZ

2004 BMW 316

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2022
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

130,870 mi
Last recorded130,870 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2021
Typical for 2004 BMW 31669,782 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC54 AVZ
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2021 130,870 miles

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))

Pass 7 Aug 2020 128,471 miles

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))

Fail 28 Jul 2020 128,369 miles

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))

Pass 9 Aug 2019 126,200 miles

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))

Fail 7 Aug 2019 126,200 miles

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))

Pass 13 Jul 2018 122,854 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2017 113,947 miles

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)

Pass 21 Jul 2016 106,419 miles

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)

Fail 15 Jul 2016 106,245 miles

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 ()

Fail 13 Jul 2015 98,896 miles

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)

Pass 13 Jul 2015 98,896 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2014 93,791 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2014 93,790 miles

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)

Pass 24 Jul 2013 88,249 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 81,331 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2012 81,330 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 23 Jun 2011 76,330 miles

brakepad light on

Fail 22 Jun 2011 76,330 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2010 57,831 miles

both front lower arms rear inner bushes de-bonded

Fail 12 May 2010 57,416 miles

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

both front lower arms rear inner bushes de-bonded

Pass 12 May 2009 42,473 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2008 29,314 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2007 17,776 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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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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