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DV54 OEJ

2004 BMW 316

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2022
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

68,214 mi
Last recorded68,214 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2021
Typical for 2004 BMW 31669,782 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV54 OEJ
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2021 68,214 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2020 60,321 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Oct 2019 52,112 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2018 49,396 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2017 46,286 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 2 Oct 2017 46,286 miles

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

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended Track control arm bush (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 1 Oct 2016 43,250 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended Track control arm bush (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended Track control arm bush (2.4.F.3)

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

Fail 24 Sep 2016 43,165 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended Track control arm bush (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended Track control arm bush (2.4.F.3)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2015 39,808 miles

Exhaust bracket corroded on gearbox

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended Track control arm bush (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Rear Child seat fitted to n/s/r Unable to check rear seat belts

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended Track control arm bush (2.4.F.3)

Pass 11 Oct 2014 35,674 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

o/s/f tyre cracking

o/s/r tyre cracking

Fail 10 Oct 2014 35,657 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

o/s/f tyre cracking

o/s/r tyre cracking

Pass 11 Oct 2013 32,970 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Oct 2012 30,182 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2011 29,996 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2010 29,242 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2009 27,491 miles

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

Fail 10 Nov 2009 27,485 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 7 Nov 2008 23,883 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2007 19,314 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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DV54 OEJ is a 2004 BMW 316 in Black 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 DV54 OEJ, 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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DV54 OEJ is a 2004 BMW 316, first registered on 19 November 2004.

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