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EF54 YTZ

2004 BMW 316

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2017
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

100,514 mi
Last recorded100,514 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2016
Typical for 2004 BMW 31669,782 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF54 YTZ
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2016 100,514 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

brake pad warning light on

Fail 8 Mar 2016 100,461 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

brake pad warning light on

Pass 8 Apr 2015 87,818 miles

1.brake pad warning light on 2.o/s front tyre wearing low on tread 3.oil leaks

Fail 26 Mar 2015 87,813 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

1.brake pad warning light on 2.o/s front tyre wearing low on tread 3.oil leaks

Pass 25 Mar 2014 74,564 miles

1.n/s front wiper blade split on edges 2.surface corrosion of both rear section front to rear brake pipes 3.brake pads warning light on

Fail 24 Mar 2014 74,564 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

1.n/s front wiper blade split on edges 2.surface corrosion of both rear section front to rear brake pipes 3.brake pads warning light on

Pass 26 Mar 2013 59,785 miles

Brake pad warning light illuminated

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 25 Mar 2013 59,785 miles

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

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

Brake pad warning light illuminated

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Mar 2012 54,121 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

osr brake disc corroded and pitted

Fail 12 Mar 2012 54,119 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Brake reservoir fluid level decreases after several pedal applications (3.3.C.1) DANGEROUS

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

osr brake disc corroded and pitted

trc warning light on

brake fluid warning light on

Pass 25 Mar 2011 43,876 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2011 43,876 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2010 38,465 miles

N/S/F MIRROR GLASS MISSING

Pass 24 Mar 2009 26,381 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2009 26,381 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2009 25,383 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2009 25,383 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 4 Jan 2008 20,376 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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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EF54 YTZ 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 55.6%.

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 EF54 YTZ, 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 EF54 YTZ registered?

EF54 YTZ is a 2004 BMW 316, first registered on 21 December 2004.

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