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DN54 UAR

2004 BMW 316

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2020
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

118,343 mi
Last recorded118,343 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2019
Typical for 2004 BMW 31669,782 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN54 UAR
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2019 118,343 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 May 2018 114,720 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Mar 2017 114,588 miles

Nearside Front brake sticking slightly

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 8 Mar 2017 114,588 miles

Nearside Front brake sticking slightly

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

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 24 Feb 2016 108,154 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

sill covers fitted

Fail 24 Feb 2016 108,154 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

sill covers fitted

Fail 10 Mar 2015 97,709 miles

Bonnet dificult to open

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Mar 2015 97,709 miles

Bonnet dificult to open

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Mar 2014 86,631 miles

bonnet catch stiff open

engine oil low

Fail 18 Mar 2014 86,631 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

bonnet catch stiff open

engine oil low

Pass 4 Mar 2013 77,998 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2012 67,214 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2012 67,214 miles

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

rear exaust mounting broken but system is still suported

Pass 28 Jan 2011 61,583 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2011 61,512 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2010 54,763 miles

both front suspension arm rear bushes have slight movement (possible flexing)

Fail 5 Feb 2009 46,193 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre slight damage to sidewall.Not down to cords.

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 5 Feb 2009 46,193 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre slight damage to sidewall.Not down to cords.

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

Pass 30 Jan 2008 37,137 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2008 37,137 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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 UAR is a 2004 BMW 316 in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 DN54 UAR, 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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DN54 UAR is a 2004 BMW 316, first registered on 23 December 2004.

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