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DY54 VST

2004 BMW 316

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

107,755 mi
Last recorded107,755 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2020
Typical for 2004 BMW 31669,782 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2020 107,755 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported both front to rear (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

corrosion to nearside rear outer and both rear inner sills

corrosion to rear floors

Fail 1 Sep 2020 107,744 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported both front to rear (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

corrosion to nearside rear outer and both rear inner sills

corrosion to rear floors

Pass 23 Aug 2019 104,606 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2018 94,004 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Aug 2018 93,966 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Aug 2017 92,380 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2017 92,374 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 2 Jun 2016 87,653 miles

Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush both sides (2.5.A.1c)

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

both front tyres wearing edges

front exhaust hanger coroded away

Fail 19 May 2016 87,653 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush both sides (2.5.A.1c)

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

both front tyres wearing edges

front exhaust hanger coroded away

Pass 20 May 2015 85,153 miles
Fail 15 May 2015 85,153 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 6 Jun 2014 80,366 miles

Centre exhaust mount,lower arm, corroded off but still supported.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear silencer upper support cracked and causing minor exhaust blow.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 31 May 2013 68,223 miles
Fail 31 May 2013 68,223 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Nov 2012 64,369 miles

engine oil leaks

rear brake pipes very badly made/fitted

Pass 17 Nov 2011 58,525 miles

ADVISE - AIRBAG LIGHT ON DASH

ADVISE - FRONT BRAKE DISCS CORRODED

Fail 16 Nov 2011 58,525 miles

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

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

ADVISE - AIRBAG LIGHT ON DASH

ADVISE - FRONT BRAKE DISCS CORRODED

Pass 2 Dec 2010 54,200 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2009 44,299 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2009 44,299 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2008 34,996 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2008 32,839 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 23,581 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 VST is a 2004 BMW 316 in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 VST, 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 VST registered?

DY54 VST is a 2004 BMW 316, first registered on 29 September 2004.

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