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DY54 ZVP

2004 BMW 316

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

161,417 mi
Last recorded161,417 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2019
Typical for 2004 BMW 31669,782 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Fail 13 Mar 2019 161,417 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

under tray fitted

Pass 14 Mar 2018 157,669 miles

Body has slight corrosion under body surface rust (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Front Body has slight corrosion wings have bubbles of corrosion to wheel arches both sides (6.1.B.2)

coil spring corroded all round all 4 (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 15 Mar 2017 151,493 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement N/S/F & O/S/F D-BUSHES (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2016 147,861 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 7 Nov 2015 147,308 miles

Nearside rear tyre, inner wall starting to split.

Oil level on minimum.

Pass 29 Oct 2014 141,178 miles

metal in offside rear tyre.

oil film on offside front suspension leg.

oil leaks.

rear tyres worn close to limit.

Fail 23 Oct 2014 141,178 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

metal in offside rear tyre.

oil film on offside front suspension leg.

oil leaks.

rear tyres worn close to limit.

Pass 6 Nov 2013 123,737 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2012 106,128 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2012 106,128 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 21 Feb 2012 102,322 miles

nearside front tyre geting low inside edge

Fail 21 Feb 2012 102,322 miles

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

nearside front tyre geting low inside edge

Pass 19 Feb 2011 95,802 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2010 89,094 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2009 82,152 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2008 73,598 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2008 73,598 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 1 Nov 2007 67,284 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 ZVP is a 2004 BMW 316 in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 ZVP, 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 ZVP registered?

DY54 ZVP is a 2004 BMW 316, first registered on 4 November 2004.

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