MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
161,417 miSignificantly above average — investigate
Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
Vehicle Details
All premium checks include
50+ data pointsMOT History
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
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)
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)
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)
Nearside rear tyre, inner wall starting to split.
Oil level on minimum.
metal in offside rear tyre.
oil film on offside front suspension leg.
oil leaks.
rear tyres worn close to limit.
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.
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
nearside front tyre geting low inside edge
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
nearside front tyre geting low inside edge
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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)
How Reliable is the BMW 316?
Based on 1,210,990 MOT tests across 108,989 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
Don't risk it. Know before you buy.
Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I check the history of DY54 ZVP?
You can check the full history of DY54 ZVP by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.
What year was DY54 ZVP registered?
DY54 ZVP is a 2004 BMW 316, first registered on 4 November 2004.
Is DY54 ZVP safe to buy?
The MOT history for DY54 ZVP shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does DY54 ZVP have outstanding finance?
Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on DY54 ZVP. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.
No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.