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EJ54 TDV

2004 BMW 316

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

92,373 mi
Last recorded92,373 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2020
Typical for 2004 BMW 31669,782 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ54 TDV
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2020 92,373 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2018 87,128 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2017 82,120 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 3 Dec 2016 75,112 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2015 68,880 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2015 68,774 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2014 64,198 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2014 64,128 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 21 Nov 2013 57,160 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 22 Nov 2012 49,567 miles

rear brake pads wearing low

Pass 24 Nov 2011 43,778 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

raer brake pads wearing low

Pass 25 Nov 2010 37,079 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2010 37,070 miles

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

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

n/s/r tyre wearing low

rear brake pads wearing low

Pass 25 Nov 2009 31,097 miles

Near side rear tyre wearing low.

Pass 25 Nov 2008 24,665 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2008 24,664 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2007 17,652 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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EJ54 TDV is a 2004 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 EJ54 TDV, 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 EJ54 TDV registered?

EJ54 TDV is a 2004 BMW 316, first registered on 26 November 2004.

Is EJ54 TDV safe to buy?

The MOT history for EJ54 TDV shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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