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DU54 XFH

2004 BMW 316

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2023
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

109,980 mi
Last recorded109,980 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2022
Typical for 2004 BMW 31669,782 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU54 XFH
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2022 109,980 miles

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

Fail 14 Jun 2022 109,967 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective Blade splitting (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Feb 2020 109,963 miles

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

Fail 28 Jan 2020 109,963 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Sep 2018 109,959 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2017 109,959 miles

Body work and under body showing signs of age

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Both rears (3.6.B.4e)

Engine management light staying on

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

Front service brake application just ok on brake test

Moisture in both headlamps

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

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

Pass 21 Oct 2015 109,942 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

front service brake application just ok on brake test

oil leak

under body showing signs of age

Fail 20 Oct 2015 109,942 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

front service brake application just ok on brake test

oil leak

under body showing signs of age

Pass 23 Aug 2014 109,930 miles

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 30 Aug 2013 105,386 miles

Oil leak

both front tyres worn on inside edges and cracking

brake pad wear sensor light on dash

underbody slightly corroded

Fail 21 Aug 2013 105,386 miles

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

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

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

Oil leak

both front tyres worn on inside edges and cracking

brake pad wear sensor light on dash

front exhaust bracket corroded

rear silencer heat sheild insecure

underbody slightly corroded

Pass 28 Aug 2012 90,937 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

brake pad wear indicator on

Pass 19 Aug 2011 76,222 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2011 76,222 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Aug 2010 60,420 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2010 60,420 miles

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

Nail in offside front tyre [leaking]

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

Pass 15 Aug 2009 42,847 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

both front tyres wearing on inside edges

handbrake travel slightly high

Pass 26 Aug 2008 25,337 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 21,843 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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DU54 XFH is a 2004 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 DU54 XFH, 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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DU54 XFH is a 2004 BMW 316, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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