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DY54 XVB

2004 BMW 316

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2015
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

97,575 mi
Last recorded97,575 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2014
Typical for 2004 BMW 31669,782 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2014 97,575 miles

rear metal brake pipes poor above rear axle

Fail 20 Sep 2014 97,410 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

rear metal brake pipes poor above rear axle

Pass 18 Sep 2013 77,070 miles

front & rear brake pads getting low.

Fail 17 Sep 2013 77,099 miles

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

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

front & rear brake pads getting low.

Pass 29 Sep 2012 56,439 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 29 Sep 2012 56,439 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Oct 2011 42,501 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2010 39,313 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2009 36,834 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 33,092 miles

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

Fail 28 Aug 2008 33,092 miles

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

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

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 XVB is a 2004 BMW 316 in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 XVB, 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 XVB registered?

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

Is DY54 XVB safe to buy?

The MOT history for DY54 XVB shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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