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DU54 XHN

2004 BMW 316

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

107,915 mi
Last recorded107,915 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2019
Typical for 2004 BMW 31669,782 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU54 XHN
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2019 107,915 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Pass 21 Jul 2018 100,988 miles

oil leaks

Fail 21 Jul 2018 100,988 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

oil leaks

Pass 24 Jun 2017 95,455 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2016 90,376 miles

offside parking brake may require adjustments

outer sills covered

Pass 21 Apr 2015 76,291 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 57,839 miles

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

offside rear tyre slightly perished

Fail 26 Mar 2014 57,839 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

offside rear tyre slightly perished

Pass 15 Oct 2013 55,497 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/f roll bar link play/wear,front wishbone bushes play

pads wear

struggled with emissions test

tyres perished,rears worn

wing repeaters faded

Pass 17 Oct 2012 49,020 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2011 41,812 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 36,532 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 28,758 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2009 28,758 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 10 Sep 2008 25,437 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 15,069 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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DU54 XHN is a 2004 BMW 316 in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 DU54 XHN, 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 DU54 XHN registered?

DU54 XHN is a 2004 BMW 316, first registered on 3 September 2004.

Is DU54 XHN safe to buy?

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