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GU54 XKV

2004 BMW 316

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

142,934 mi
Last recorded142,934 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2018
Typical for 2004 BMW 31669,782 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU54 XKV
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2018 142,934 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.18mm recorded (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear tyre perished/deteriated on outer sidewall

Fail 29 Aug 2018 142,934 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure mounting not fully supporting exhaust (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.18mm recorded (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear tyre perished/deteriated on outer sidewall

Pass 31 Aug 2017 135,442 miles

Front tyres both wearing on inner edges

Rear tyres both wearing low

Fail 31 Aug 2017 135,442 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (2.4.G.2)

Front tyres both wearing on inner edges

Rear tyres both wearing low

Pass 2 Sep 2016 129,621 miles

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

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

Offside Rear corrosion brake pipe close to excessive, unable to inspect fully, recommend replacement

front wipers starting to smear

slight corrosion nearside rear brake pipe

Pass 25 Aug 2015 120,030 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2015 120,026 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 5 Sep 2014 113,414 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2013 108,478 miles

exhaust minor leak\rear brake discs corroded and pitted\unable to see rear coil spring lower tails at time of test

Fail 9 Sep 2013 108,478 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

exhaust minor leak\rear brake discs corroded and pitted\unable to see rear coil spring lower tails at time of test

Pass 5 Sep 2012 101,591 miles

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

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 4 Sep 2012 101,588 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Aug 2011 90,330 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2011 90,320 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2010 77,602 miles

NSF wheel has slight buckled

Pass 3 Sep 2009 64,743 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

O/S/F jacking block missing

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

Fail 3 Sep 2009 64,743 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

O/S/F jacking block missing

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 10 Sep 2008 53,425 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 48,759 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 XKV is a 2004 BMW 316 in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 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 GU54 XKV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GU54 XKV registered?

GU54 XKV is a 2004 BMW 316, first registered on 8 September 2004.

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