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FY54 SYP

2004 BMW 316

Silver Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

111,849 mi
Last recorded111,849 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2017
Typical for 2004 BMW 31669,782 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY54 SYP
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2017 111,849 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2016 107,394 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear centre section (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

slight corrosion on o/s front sill

Fail 9 Sep 2016 107,236 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear centre section (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

slight corrosion on o/s front sill

Pass 9 Sep 2015 100,341 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 8 Sep 2015 100,339 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 18 Sep 2014 92,930 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 20 Sep 2013 80,200 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2013 80,195 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 25 Sep 2012 69,522 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2011 59,425 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 51,333 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 43,699 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 34,230 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2008 34,230 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Fail 21 Sep 2007 25,845 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2007 25,845 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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FY54 SYP is a 2004 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 FY54 SYP, 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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FY54 SYP is a 2004 BMW 316, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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