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EX54 OFY

2004 BMW 316

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

56,523 mi
Last recorded56,523 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2018
Typical for 2004 BMW 31669,782 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX54 OFY
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2018 56,523 miles

Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Sep 2017 55,554 miles

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

Fail 13 Sep 2017 55,554 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 17 Sep 2016 53,401 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2016 53,401 miles

Offside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Pass 4 Sep 2015 54,569 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2014 46,480 miles

Brake wear warning lamp on

Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Sep 2013 38,107 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Sep 2012 35,188 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 31,230 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 26,762 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2009 20,182 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2009 20,182 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Aug 2008 15,758 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 12,951 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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EX54 OFY is a 2004 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 EX54 OFY, 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

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What year was EX54 OFY registered?

EX54 OFY is a 2004 BMW 316, first registered on 1 September 2004.

Is EX54 OFY safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX54 OFY shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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