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EA54 RYG

2004 BMW 316

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2023
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

92,401 mi
Last recorded92,401 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2022
Typical for 2004 BMW 31669,782 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA54 RYG
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2022 92,401 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2021 89,893 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2020 85,783 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2019 84,403 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2018 82,434 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 20 Oct 2017 79,555 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2016 75,289 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2015 70,286 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2014 66,225 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2013 61,029 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2013 61,015 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 16 Oct 2012 55,413 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2011 48,525 miles

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Pass 25 Oct 2010 43,091 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2009 32,323 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 25,606 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2007 21,940 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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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EA54 RYG is a 2004 BMW 316 in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 EA54 RYG, 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 EA54 RYG registered?

EA54 RYG is a 2004 BMW 316, first registered on 3 November 2004.

Is EA54 RYG safe to buy?

The MOT history for EA54 RYG shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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