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GF54 WYP

2004 BMW 316

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2021
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

120,922 mi
Last recorded120,922 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2020
Typical for 2004 BMW 31669,782 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF54 WYP
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2020 120,922 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 7 Apr 2020 120,922 miles

Front Prop shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated splitting / cracked (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated splitting / cracked (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jul 2016 115,488 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2015 105,122 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2014 94,707 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2013 86,950 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2012 78,599 miles

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

Fail 30 Jul 2012 78,599 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2011 67,901 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nearside hand brake weak

Pass 2 Mar 2010 55,851 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 47,511 miles

both rear tyres worn tread and wearing on edges

front brake discs corroded

nearside front tyre starting to wear on edges

offside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 11 Dec 2007 31,573 miles

Poor wipe of wiper blades. Front brake pads 2-3000miles. One litre of engine oil req.

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 WYP is a 2004 BMW 316 in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 WYP, 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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GF54 WYP is a 2004 BMW 316, first registered on 6 December 2004.

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