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EF54 YUU

2004 BMW 316

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Dec 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

29,272 mi
Last recorded29,272 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW 31669,782 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF54 YUU
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 29,272 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2024 28,301 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2023 27,183 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2022 26,200 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2021 25,114 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2020 24,473 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2019 23,529 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2018 22,669 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2017 21,425 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 20,113 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2016 20,113 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2015 18,611 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2014 17,255 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 16,418 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 15,089 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 12,958 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2009 11,233 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2008 10,410 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2007 9,213 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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EF54 YUU is a 2004 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 EF54 YUU, 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 EF54 YUU?

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What year was EF54 YUU registered?

EF54 YUU is a 2004 BMW 316, first registered on 31 December 2004.

Is EF54 YUU safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF54 YUU shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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