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EN54 DPO

2004 BMW 316

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

101,270 mi
Last recorded101,270 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2016
Typical for 2004 BMW 31669,782 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN54 DPO
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2016 101,270 miles

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

Nearside Front brake binding slightly

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

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also smooth on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 12 Apr 2016 101,270 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Front brake binding slightly

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

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also smooth on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Apr 2015 92,001 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Outer sills covered

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 Apr 2015 91,998 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Outer sills covered

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear silencer mount broken but still supported ok

Run flat and non run flat tyres mixed on rear axle

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Mar 2014 84,782 miles

exhaust to gearbox mount corroded

Pass 21 Mar 2013 77,739 miles

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

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

gearbox to exhaust mount rusty

Pass 10 Mar 2012 69,726 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 59,194 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2011 59,193 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2010 48,758 miles

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

Offside Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 16 Dec 2008 30,733 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2007 21,844 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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EN54 DPO is a 2004 BMW 316 in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 EN54 DPO, 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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EN54 DPO is a 2004 BMW 316, first registered on 29 December 2004.

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