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DC54 BSY

2004 BMW 316

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

88,368 mi
Last recorded88,368 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2015
Typical for 2004 BMW 31669,782 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC54 BSY
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2015 88,368 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded on limit advise replace soon. (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded on limit advise replace soon. (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 19 Nov 2015 88,368 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded on limit advise replace soon. (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded on limit advise replace soon. (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 Nov 2014 85,529 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Nov 2014 85,529 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 6 Nov 2013 82,466 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2012 80,164 miles

o/s/f seat belt slow to retract

Fail 24 Nov 2012 80,163 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

o/s/f seat belt slow to retract

Pass 19 Nov 2011 70,646 miles

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

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

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

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

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

front and rear pads getting low

n/s/r tyre damaged on sidewall

Pass 25 Nov 2010 61,660 miles

brake warning lamp on

cut in o/s/f tyre wall

Fail 25 Nov 2010 61,660 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

brake warning lamp on

cut in o/s/f tyre wall

Pass 28 Oct 2009 50,990 miles

engine oil low

Fail 27 Oct 2009 50,990 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

engine oil low

Pass 27 Oct 2008 42,448 miles

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

Fail 27 Oct 2008 42,448 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2007 34,716 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 33,795 miles

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

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 BSY is a 2004 BMW 316 in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 BSY, 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 BSY is a 2004 BMW 316, first registered on 23 September 2004.

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