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DN54 OFJ

2004 BMW 316

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2013
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

42,469 mi
Last recorded42,469 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2012
Typical for 2004 BMW 31669,782 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN54 OFJ
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2012 42,469 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2011 88,930 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Feb 2010 82,499 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2010 82,499 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Pass 20 Dec 2008 67,354 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 10 Dec 2007 56,033 miles

Offside 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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DN54 OFJ is a 2004 BMW 316 in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 DN54 OFJ, 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

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What year was DN54 OFJ registered?

DN54 OFJ is a 2004 BMW 316, first registered on 29 December 2004.

Is DN54 OFJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for DN54 OFJ shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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