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DC54 BYY

2004 BMW 316

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

120,928 mi
Last recorded120,928 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2019
Typical for 2004 BMW 31669,782 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC54 BYY
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2019 120,928 miles

Nearside Front brake pad wear sensor wire loose

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear slight fluctuation on handbrake

Oil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Oct 2019 120,807 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Large fluctuations for both parking brake readings

Nearside Front brake pad wear sensor wire loose

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2018 109,744 miles

Front Side repeater slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides just above 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 15 Oct 2018 109,744 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Side repeater slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides just above 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 Sep 2017 101,173 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2017 101,173 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 22545r17 xl (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 5 Sep 2016 97,520 miles

Oil leak ()

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 31 Aug 2016 97,516 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported exhaust gear box mount (7.1.1)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak ()

registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Sep 2015 93,761 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 93,763 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2015 93,759 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.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 Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 15 Dec 2014 87,096 miles

Covers over sills prevent a complete corrosion check

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

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 9 Dec 2014 87,092 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Covers over sills prevent a complete corrosion check

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

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 11 Dec 2013 77,364 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2012 67,632 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2012 67,611 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2011 57,170 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2010 47,518 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2009 39,601 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2008 31,035 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2007 22,916 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 BYY is a 2004 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DC54 BYY, 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 BYY is a 2004 BMW 316, first registered on 21 December 2004.

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