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DY54 CZE

2004 BMW 316

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

92,755 mi
Last recorded92,755 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2017
Typical for 2004 BMW 31669,782 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY54 CZE
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2017 92,755 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2017 92,740 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Aug 2015 82,901 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Aug 2015 82,653 miles

Fuel system component leaking filter (7.2.3)

Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement handbrake lever (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear 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 8 Aug 2014 75,122 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brakepipes at rear slightly corroded.

Pass 25 Jul 2013 67,393 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2012 65,565 miles

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

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

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

brake warning light on

Pass 22 Jul 2011 60,989 miles

Offside rear tyre tread depth 2.5mm. Legal limit 1.6mm

Fail 20 Jul 2011 60,976 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

Offside handbrake performance weak

Offside rear tyre tread depth 2.5mm. Legal limit 1.6mm

Pass 4 Aug 2010 56,205 miles

Offside handbrake weak and 'drum' distorted

Rear brake pads worn down to apx 3mm thick.

Pass 18 Aug 2009 52,163 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2009 52,163 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Feb 2009 49,556 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2007 41,049 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2006 29,866 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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DY54 CZE is a 2004 BMW 316 in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 DY54 CZE, 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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What year was DY54 CZE registered?

DY54 CZE is a 2004 BMW 316, first registered on 27 September 2004.

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