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DG54 RWZ

2004 BMW 316

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2022
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

93,008 mi
Last recorded93,008 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2021
Typical for 2004 BMW 31669,782 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG54 RWZ
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2021 93,008 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2020 90,526 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Aug 2019 83,752 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2018 73,705 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2018 73,705 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Pass 9 Aug 2017 65,864 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2016 57,487 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2016 57,487 miles

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 23 Jul 2015 50,670 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 29 Jul 2014 45,106 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/f wish bone rear bush has movement

Fail 25 Jul 2014 45,060 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 17 Aug 2013 39,757 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2013 39,757 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 3 Sep 2012 34,135 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 30,379 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 25,761 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 21,686 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 18,230 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 14,253 miles

front exhaust bracket corroded

slight play in the steering

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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DG54 RWZ is a 2004 BMW 316 in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DG54 RWZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of DG54 RWZ?

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What year was DG54 RWZ registered?

DG54 RWZ is a 2004 BMW 316, first registered on 22 September 2004.

Is DG54 RWZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for DG54 RWZ shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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