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EA54 VSP

2004 BMW 316

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2023
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

101,681 mi
Last recorded101,681 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2022
Typical for 2004 BMW 31669,782 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA54 VSP
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2022 101,681 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2021 101,159 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 10 Mar 2021 100,969 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front brakes imbalanced .

Offside Front Brake binding .

Pass 22 Feb 2020 99,037 miles

Front Number plate is cracked

Fail 20 Feb 2020 99,036 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Front Number plate is cracked

Nearside Rear Road wheel inner rim distorted .

Pass 18 Mar 2019 91,891 miles

Nearside rear wheel is buckled

nearside & offside lower arm rear bushes have movement

Fail 16 Mar 2019 91,786 miles

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

nearside & offside lower arm rear bushes have movement

nearside rear tyre is BADLY worn on the inner edge cracking

offside rear tyre is BADLY worn on the inner edge cuts

Pass 20 Feb 2018 82,493 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 20 Feb 2018 82,493 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

hand brake uneven

Pass 11 Mar 2017 73,807 miles

front tyres are wearing on the inner edges

Fail 11 Mar 2017 73,807 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front tyres are wearing on the inner edges

Pass 12 Mar 2016 62,335 miles

Engine oil leak

Rear brake pads getting very low

Fail 14 Mar 2015 54,663 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Mar 2015 54,663 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2014 46,878 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres perished slightly in tread

Pass 18 Mar 2013 44,381 miles

both front lower arm back bushes

both front tyres cracking

Pass 3 Oct 2011 43,529 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 42,881 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2010 42,881 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2009 42,165 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 35,827 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2007 27,685 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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EA54 VSP is a 2004 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 EA54 VSP, 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 EA54 VSP registered?

EA54 VSP is a 2004 BMW 316, first registered on 16 November 2004.

Is EA54 VSP safe to buy?

The MOT history for EA54 VSP shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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