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GD53 EDK

2004 BMW 316

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

135,149 mi
Last recorded135,149 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW 31669,782 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD53 EDK
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 135,149 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2024 130,240 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2024 128,152 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2023 124,295 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2022 118,424 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2020 113,355 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2020 110,119 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play bottom ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Jan 2019 106,726 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2017 101,464 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2017 99,897 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2016 96,828 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2015 93,789 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2014 87,556 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2013 80,341 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2012 73,239 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2011 66,406 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2009 58,852 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2009 50,404 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2009 50,404 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Jan 2008 44,350 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2007 37,606 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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GD53 EDK is a 2004 BMW 316 in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 GD53 EDK, 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 GD53 EDK registered?

GD53 EDK is a 2004 BMW 316, first registered on 12 January 2004.

Is GD53 EDK safe to buy?

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