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DY54 VSF

2004 BMW 316

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2016
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

73,530 mi
Last recorded73,530 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2015
Typical for 2004 BMW 31669,782 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY54 VSF
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2015 73,530 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2014 64,393 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2014 64,393 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Feb 2013 59,276 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2012 54,439 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

drivers seat-belt slow reeling back

nearside rear tyre worn on edges

offside rear tyre worn on edges

play in nearside front lower joint

play in nearside front lower suspension arm rubber bush

play in offside front lower suspension arm rubber bush

play in offside front lower suspension joint

Pass 28 Jan 2011 48,660 miles

drivers seat-belt slow reeling back

nearside front inner wheel rim damaged

Pass 27 Jan 2010 40,837 miles

drivers seat-belt slow reeling back

slight play in nearside and offside front lower joints

Fail 26 Jan 2010 40,832 miles

Nearside Front 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)

drivers seat-belt slow reeling back

slight play in nearside and offside front lower joints

Pass 3 Nov 2008 31,832 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2008 31,785 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Sep 2007 24,542 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 VSF is a 2004 BMW 316 in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 VSF, 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 VSF registered?

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

Is DY54 VSF safe to buy?

The MOT history for DY54 VSF shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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