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GU54 XDA

2004 BMW 316

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2017
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

117,367 mi
Last recorded117,367 miles
Recorded on5 May 2017
Typical for 2004 BMW 31669,782 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU54 XDA
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Fail 5 May 2017 117,367 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Emissions not tested car overheating (7.3.A.1)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

EML Light on

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 1 Mar 2016 106,071 miles

Front anti roll bar link gaiters perishing

Offside Rear spring rusty

o/s/f & n/s/r tyres close to limit

oil leak

Fail 1 Mar 2016 106,071 miles

Front anti roll bar link gaiters perishing

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

Offside Rear spring rusty

o/s/f & n/s/r tyres close to limit

oil leak

Pass 31 Jan 2015 96,422 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Sep 2013 89,163 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

offside and nearside rear tyres both cut on outer walls but not down to cord

Pass 31 Jul 2012 82,969 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 74,867 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2010 62,328 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2010 62,328 miles

Nearside Front Lower 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 Lower 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 29 Jan 2009 50,086 miles

Exhaust bracket corroded.

Pass 6 Feb 2008 35,668 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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GU54 XDA is a 2004 BMW 316 in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 GU54 XDA, 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 GU54 XDA registered?

GU54 XDA is a 2004 BMW 316, first registered on 15 September 2004.

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