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DY54 JWV

2004 BMW 316

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

104,237 mi
Last recorded104,237 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW 31669,782 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY54 JWV
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 104,237 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Pass 16 Sep 2024 103,678 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Fail 16 Sep 2024 103,676 miles

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Sep 2023 101,735 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2022 101,448 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2021 101,419 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2020 101,356 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2019 101,258 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2018 100,830 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2018 100,830 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Sep 2017 98,982 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2016 94,721 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2016 94,721 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2015 90,424 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 85,769 miles

front exhaust bracket broken

Fail 9 Sep 2014 85,769 miles

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

front exhaust bracket broken

Pass 12 Sep 2013 79,188 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2012 72,709 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 23 Sep 2011 66,925 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 58,052 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2009 48,100 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2009 48,100 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 25 Sep 2008 38,820 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Sep 2008 38,820 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 27,383 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 JWV is a 2004 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 JWV, 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 DY54 JWV registered?

DY54 JWV is a 2004 BMW 316, first registered on 28 September 2004.

Is DY54 JWV safe to buy?

The MOT history for DY54 JWV shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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