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FV54 PYF

2004 BMW 316

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

105,520 mi
Last recorded105,520 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2017
Typical for 2004 BMW 31669,782 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV54 PYF
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2017 105,520 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 7 Apr 2017 105,449 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported gearbox clamp (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel fractured (4.2.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Apr 2016 97,737 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Apr 2016 97,723 miles

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

Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2015 91,317 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2014 82,894 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front tyres wearing on outer edge

slight dampness of fuel around filter

Fail 4 Apr 2014 82,894 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front tyres wearing on outer edge

slight dampness of fuel around filter

Pass 4 Apr 2013 78,143 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Mar 2012 68,374 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 57,852 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 10 Mar 2010 46,034 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 40,177 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2008 38,928 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2007 30,559 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine undertray fitted

offside steering rack gaiter damp

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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FV54 PYF is a 2004 BMW 316 in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 FV54 PYF, 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 FV54 PYF registered?

FV54 PYF is a 2004 BMW 316, first registered on 17 December 2004.

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