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GF54 UOP

2004 BMW 316

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2019
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

104,620 mi
Last recorded104,620 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2018
Typical for 2004 BMW 31669,782 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF54 UOP
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2018 104,620 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 88,334 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre-also-perished (4.1.E.1)

Fail 23 May 2017 88,210 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre-also-perished (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Dec 2016 83,500 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre heavily perished

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

Offside Rear tyre is heavily perished

Oil leak ()

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

windcreen wipers poor but still clearing screen

Pass 3 Dec 2015 80,997 miles

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

nearside rear tyre perished

offside rear tyre perished

oil leak

Fail 1 Dec 2015 80,997 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

nearside rear tyre perished

offside rear tyre perished

oil leak

Pass 6 Aug 2014 75,417 miles

Both front lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated and have some movement but not excessive

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front wiper blades are smearing slightly

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Jul 2013 71,143 miles

Both rear tyres are perished

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Oil level on minimum mark

Petrol cap perished

Slight movement in both front lower arm rear bushes

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Jul 2012 66,121 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2011 62,393 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2010 56,478 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 48,979 miles

child seat fitted to nearside rear seat unable to check seat belt operation

Pass 7 Aug 2008 41,349 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2007 34,114 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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GF54 UOP 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 85.7%.

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 GF54 UOP, 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 GF54 UOP registered?

GF54 UOP is a 2004 BMW 316, first registered on 19 November 2004.

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