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EX54 VMD

2004 BMW 316

Blue Petrol 1766cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

65,250 mi
Last recorded65,250 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW 31669,782 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX54 VMD
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,766cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2026 65,250 miles
Pass 22 May 2024 64,507 miles

Fuel cap seal perished.

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 May 2023 62,736 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive Rear diff output seals leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Smear slightly (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 2 May 2022 58,759 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively all (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

exhaust heat shield is insecure.

fuel filler cap sealing rubber is perished/cracked.

offside rear parking brake shows a low performance effort.

Pass 10 May 2021 54,715 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 May 2020 52,606 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 15 May 2019 48,205 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

near side front tyre outer side wall shows damage which is deep enough to reach the cords.

Pass 17 May 2018 42,931 miles
Fail 16 May 2018 42,931 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

near side front tyre inner side wall shows a deep split

Pass 17 May 2017 39,364 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 35,637 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2015 32,648 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

high tone horn is inop

Pass 16 Jun 2014 29,420 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

near side front tyre inner side wall shows a deep split.

odd speed rated tyres are fitted at the rear axel.

off and near side front lower supension arm rear bush's show play.

Pass 12 Jun 2013 26,548 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

odd speed rated tyres are fitted at the rear axel.

Pass 13 Jun 2012 23,601 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 20,152 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2010 17,534 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 15,469 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2009 15,469 miles

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

break fluid change is over due

Pass 24 Jun 2008 12,015 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2007 9,475 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 VMD is a 2004 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,766cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 EX54 VMD, 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 VMD registered?

EX54 VMD is a 2004 BMW 316, first registered on 24 September 2004.

Is EX54 VMD safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX54 VMD shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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